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Obstacles emerge as CRE CLOs enjoy boom times

Commercial real estate CLOs have boomed as an asset class in 2018 and have been a major driver of steepening competition among CRE lenders. But investors and issuers at CREFC’s inaugural CRE CLO conference in New York highlighted that there are still speed bumps that may prevent the market from taking off in 2019.

Alexander Saeedy, October 04, 2018
Asia

Hopes of order in chaotic thinking on impact

As environmental and social “impact” becomes a ubiquitous buzzword in financial markets, the risk of muddle and conflict over what it means has intensified, even giving rise to the term “impact washing”. But efforts to shed light and bring harmony are advancing rapidly, with three major contributions in the space of three weeks.

Jon Hay, October 04, 2018
Asia

IFC offers Operating Principles to guide impact investing

The International Finance Corp will launch next week at the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Bali a set of Operating Principles for Impact Management, which are designed to complement the framework for analysing impact produced by the Impact Management Project.

Jon Hay, October 04, 2018
Supras and agencies

Markets in UK councils' sights as May scraps housing cap

UK local authorities could turn to the capital markets to fund council housing development after the prime minister Theresa May announced plans to scrap a long-standing cap on borrowing, writes Silas Brown.

Silas Brown, October 04, 2018
Syndicated Loans

Latest Saudi mega-loan puts lending limits on trial

Saudi Arabia’s newfound zeal for international loans is testing some lenders’ credit limits for the country, as banks prepare to digest an up to $50bn financing for Saudi Aramco. Michael Turner reports.

Michael Turner, October 04, 2018
Supras and agencies

Dollar rate rise suits floaters, but Libor’s end stifles issuance

A sharp sell-off in US Treasuries after the release of stronger than expected US economic data has changed the landscape for dollar issuance. Ten year benchmarks could be possible, although one product investors would normally welcome in a rising rate environment — floating rate notes — is unlikely to make a big comeback.

Craig McGlashan, October 04, 2018
Leader

Digging the housing scene

Dancing and Abba aside, Theresa May impressed with her speech at the Conservative Party conference earlier this week. Her decision to lift the cap on local authority borrowing so that councils can start to build houses again is to be applauded.

Toby Fildes, October 04, 2018
Bank Capital

UK banks seek refuge in dollars as Brexit fears heat up

UK banks are finding safe harbour in the dollar market as investors in other currencies grow nervous that the country will end up with a messy break-up with the European Union. Their reliance on dollars for capital is only likely to increase as Brexit day approaches.

Tyler Davies, October 04, 2018
FIG

Budget clash derails Italy capital markets

Capital markets in Italy were plunged into an inferno of uncertainty this week, as investors appeared to lose confidence in the country’s economy and banks following the government’s release of its proposed budget, write Sam Kerr and Jasper Cox. Banks and companies looking to raise equity or debt face a tricky time.

Jasper Cox, October 04, 2018
FIG Bond Comments

Lloyds Banking Group USD1.5bn 7.5% PNC7 AT1

Rating: A3/BBB+/A+

Tyler Davies, October 04, 2018
Bank Capital

‘Shaky’ backdrop forces Volksbank Wien to drop its AT1 plans

Volksbank Wien abandoned its plans to sell its first additional tier one transaction this week after being met with limited demand in the euro market.

Tyler Davies, October 04, 2018
FIG

Yankee banks pile in for dollar onslaught

Yankee banks continued to dominate the high-grade calendar as lenders from across the globe teed up benchmark deals.

David Rothnie, October 04, 2018

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