NatWest Markets
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The UK electricity operator National Grid has raised a multi-export credit agency (ECA) covered loan, which also adheres to the Loan Market Association’s Green Loan Principles. -
Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets seized the opportunity to raise senior funding in sterling on Tuesday, with the market back in 'extremely good shape' after several days of volatility. It is expected to be followed in the currency by Legal & General Group and Virgin Money, which have each announced strategic transactions this week.
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Transition bonds were the hot idea of 2019 in green finance circles, appearing to offer a way to expand themed bonds to a much wider range of issuers. But the product has struggled to gain momentum. This week’s deal from Snam, the Italian gas grid company, confirmed that it has an audience, among both issuers and investors.
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CPPIB Capital rounded off its sterling curve on Friday after only making its debut in the currency in January. The Canadian borrower aims to maintain a regular presence in this market as a result of its long-term investments in the UK.
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NatWest Markets this week became the first issuer to sell a structured note linked to Sonia. The deal was placed with a UK-based distributor.
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NatWest Markets names CEO and CFO — Natixis appoints new managers for UK and Middle East — Barclays' private capital markets boss leaves
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Robert Begbie has been appointed permanent chief executive of NatWest Markets, while David King, formerly head of MUFG Securities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, becomes chief financial officer.
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Unédic, the French unemployment agency, raised €4bn on Wednesday with a November 2029 social bond — its third under its new funding programme, which consists entirely of social bonds.
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Two sovereigns pulled off successful deals on Wednesday, adding to the pile of syndicated European government bond issuance this week.
