Sarah Ainsworth

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SW regional headquarters of Achmea in Leiden covered in red, blue and yellow panels

Achmea Bank lands tight 3yr senior amid real money interest

◆ Dutch bank pays slim premium ◆ Defensive trade ticks several boxes ◆ Three to five years 'a sweet spot' for investors and issuers

Sarah Ainsworth, April 28, 2025

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Washington, United States Of America. 24th Apr, 2025. From left to right: United States President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and US Secretary of Def

Development finance reacts to US MDB reform aims as EU looks to cut red tape

◆ Insiders assess Scott Bessent's speech on MDB reform ◆ European Commission's latest attempt to ease capital market access ◆ Encouraging signs for credit issuers after tariff turmoil

Ralph Sinclair, April 25, 2025

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FIG issuers face up to new spreads as 'double damage' or 'nice opportunity'

Borrowers establish new levels for pricing regulatory capital issuance

Sarah Ainsworth, April 24, 2025

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The modern architecture of the company building Ageas insurance in Lisbon, Portugal

Belgian insurer Ageas lands tier two through fair value

◆ Undersupplied insurance sector lures buyers ◆ Bankers debate best comparables ◆ AT1 market reopens (sort of)

Sarah Ainsworth, April 24, 2025

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The one and only: Nationwide reopens euro capital primary with tier two trade

◆ A 'ballsy move by a UK name' to reopen euro sub ◆ Orderbook balloons to big size ◆ Banker views on concession vary

Sarah Ainsworth, April 23, 2025

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Citigroup Headquarters HQ, Citigroup Centre, 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London

Citigroup €2.5bn deal fuels FRN repricing debate

◆ FRN concessions have jumped as much as 30bp ◆ Bankers question if European banks need to pay similar NIPs ◆ Euros could offer 'steadier market' for US banks

Sarah Ainsworth, April 22, 2025