MUFG

◆ Improved mood spurs issuers to raise strategic capital ◆ MUFG prepares Japan's first dollar AT1 since Crédit Suisse collapse ◆ Crédit Agricole Assurances to 'optimise' capital with new tier two and buybacks

Pressure to increase returns is driving international expansion as Japanese banks position for growth and hopes rise of more M&A activity from their domestic clients

WE Soda’s listing is important for Europe and London, but burnt by the awful market, bankers don’t expect too much

The natural soda ash producer could raise $800m through the listing

Japanese bank reaps rewards of capping its deal from the start

The offering will improve front-to-back processing for the bank’s structured notes between platforms in London and Tokyo

The Japanese bank joins the hiring spree after the collapse of several competitors

First AT1 issued by a G-Sib since Credit Suisse’s rescue has limited implications for the global market

Japanese lender restarts larger bank issuance in the US as market participants brace for local heavyweights’ first quarter earnings

Australian company readies euro bond with flurry of trades expected to follow

Bulging orderbook and no concession paid in first hybrid since Credit Suisse taken over

High quality borrowers return to dollars as Bank Mandiri brings first FIG deal since banking fears began