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Post-earnings issuance surged with borrowers taking advantage of tight spreads to raise more than $14bn in early February. -
Favourable market conditions have made raising debt like 'fishing with dynamite' for bank issuers. But concerns are mounting about volatility ahead
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French bank scoops top spot overall, while BNP Paribas leads in senior and Crédit Agricole in capital
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Strong demand and tight spreads has propelled volumes past January records
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Late-week surge shows investors remain hungry for paper despite macro volatility
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Classic January new issue volumes as barely there premiums come into vogue but US banks threaten to crowd out Europeans
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Avoiding unsecured euro issuance, French banks have concentrated funding in dollars and covered bonds as they eye record start
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Unsecured bonds could become more expensive to issue, covered bonds cheaper
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Vagueness over the future of AT1s pushes market rethink, though implementation is unlikely to come soon
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Despite uncertainties even stringent European regulations are expected to be simplified amid global race to lighten the load on banks
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Markets adjust to bumpy French political landscape as it mimics past Italian wobbles
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Bankers say Budget may determine if FIG issuers print in sterling through December or hold off until January
