Issues

Banks willing to accommodate utilities and commodities firms helped by cycle, but others are out of favour

With the rate hike cycle almost over and the dollar expected to weaken, there is optimism for emerging markets in 2024

Issuers and bankers debate whether pricing against swap rates will become the norm or remain an exception

While there is optimism for 2024, many challenges still remain as the petulant market seeks to drag itself out of a long slump

US inflation disappointment did not deter issuers

Vonovia and Traton attract whopping order books for their first deals in the currency, leading to hopes of more new issuers

The bank’s equity capital markets business has upped its game thanks to a sharper focus and a bumper couple of years in one of its biggest markets

The days of simply using tech to handle repetitive quant tasks may be ending. AI is starting to get creative

◆ Spanish bank parent takes out £600m at seven year maturity ◆ Deal comes at a premium to euros but broadens its diversification drive across markets, issuing entities ◆ UK lender OSB Group improves on senior debut

Société Générale becomes fourth issuer to launch senior FRN in euros this year

Debut in sterling wins whopping £3.25bn final book

The sovereign attracted a large book after record-breaking deals from peers