Lloyds Bank

Syndicate hopes to deliver Lloyds diversification at a saving

◆ Low concessions paid in the first part of the week ◆ Market tone worsens after US downgrade and rates volatility ◆ Wells Fargo chooses quick return for opco funding

◆ Old Discos no longer attractive capital or funding tool ◆ But multiple AT1s also called with no signs of replacement ◆ UK banks well capitalised

◆ Improved funding in dollars for European banks ◆ The two issuers have been heavier users of euro and sterling markets this year ◆ Where is best to print in dollars for others eyeing the market?

◆ Lloyds and Santander launch Yankees ◆ Better execution in the dollar market than raising euros or sterling, says Lloyds Treasury ◆ Dollar investors supporting foreign issuers, including capital trades

UK achieves second largest order book ever for linker sale

Long-dated bonds to be tapped and issued, Greece mounts tender offer

MD will run loan underwriting, bridging and syndicate coordination at the UK bank

◆ Debut bail-in bond expected on Tuesday at the earliest ◆ Welsh borrower to offer a pick-up to larger building society peers ◆ Proceeds to fund senior bond tender

◆ Strong demand for rare UK insurance name ◆ Note spotted 5bp tighter in the secondary market ◆ Proceeds to fund tender offer for 2024 subordinated note

◆ First issue since 2014 will pay for tender offer ◆ Bankers expect 'high single digit' handle ◆ Sub note to be replaced a year before maturity

Industry veteran only joined bank at start of year