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◆ Records smashed in primary markets but what's driving it? ◆ Why order books are so swollen ◆ Rampant demand but companies want to cut hybrid debt

◆ JPM, WF and MS break single day self-led FIG record with $23bn funding ◆ BofA prepares $5bn Thursday deal as GS and Citi’s anticipated supply expected to break January record ◆ BFCM’s $1bn is sole FIG Yankee

Banks push longer and tighter but investors keep coming back for more

Companies should explore 15 year bonds and longer after rates expectations turned upward this week

Steep rise in hybrid yields makes companies look for ways out of replacement obligation

US, UK and eurozone inflation all rose in December, but bump in road won't change direction of travel for equity issuance

Banks should aim to average their cost of funding. Issuing regularly throughout the cycle, come rain or shine, will enhance their market standing

The German lender is said to be running the rule over Commerzbank and other takeover targets as it strives to boost returns and rebalance its business

Bankers ‘really can’t explain why’ dollar market has suddenly caught fire

Three aircraft leasing companies and US Reit Prologis were among the supply this week

Widening prices temper size ambitions, but issuers remain upbeat as they adapt to 'new normal'