Issues
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Italian lender offers investors a rare chance to pick up duration in sterling -
The Schuldschein is increasingly resembling the standards for bonds and opting for lender-friendly features
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ING paid up to issue covered bond in benchmark size, Aktia sailed through but two other issuers had a tougher time
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Sovereign to issue with four to follow and two more announce dollar deals
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Covered deals need to offer high premiums, if borrowers cannot offer something new or remove uncertainties
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With interest rate expectations dipping, funds want longer bonds
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Credit crunch for high yield names likely to lead to more defaults as struggling companies find no bid
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Investors and issuers wrestle with how to document social impact in the nascent market
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Bond spreads have tightened, while Schuldschein pricing slowly accepts last year's widening
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As Santander rattles through tier two trade, FIG market anticipates destination: AT1
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Bank issuers should not skimp on the new issue premium — it’s all FIG investors have to cling to in the absence of liquid secondaries
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Attractive pricing and a desire to diversify to drive foreign financials to sterling
