Issues

Hyperactive US securities regulator is causing uproar in capital markets

Investors focus more on capital than covered bonds, writes Bill Thornhill

The withdrawal of the central bank from the covered bond market was ‘a game changer’ which has shaped 2023 into a potential second year of record issuance. But can the virtuous circle brought on by higher spreads and yields last? Atanas Dinov investigates

The pivotal contribution of covered bonds to banks’ funding plans was re-emphasised in a report by the European Banking Authority (EBA) in July

A rising population and expanding middle class give Asian covered bond market the chance to grow, writes Bill Thornhill

Non-core currency markets can offer covered bond borrowers a key source of funding diversity as banks return to wholesale issuance. With funding conditions normalising, their importance will continue to grow, writes Frank Jackman

Chip designer will be valued at $52bn when it begins trading in New York on Thursday

The L Catterton-backed German shoemaker is seeking to go public

Investors lap up 18 year bond as sector recovers

Former Credit Suisse banker joins after senior departures

The note traded higher on secondary markets on Wednesday

Investors drop from book but deal stands up