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Ignore Catalan risk at your peril

There was a time, not so very long ago, when a ‘yes’ vote in a secession referendum in the most prosperous region of the eurozone’s fastest growing economy might have sparked some concerns. Those days appear to be behind us.

Lewis McLellan, October 12, 2017
Sub-sovereigns

Catalonia to markets: ‘Expect worse’

By 10am on Monday October 16, Catalonia's president Carles Puigdemont must clarify whether this week’s declaration of independence was firm. Many in capital markets have dismissed the possibility of Spain’s constitutional crisis causing market volatility, but the Catalan government is approaching its week of reckoning in combative mood, write Lewis McLellan and Victor Jimenez.

Lewis McLellan, October 12, 2017
Subprime auto ABS credit enhancements spark debate

ABS industry players have expressed mixed views this year on the trend of increased credit enhancement on subprime auto deals, with some observers starting to question whether deal structures will hold up during market shocks.

Sasha Padbidri, October 12, 2017
Securitization People and Markets

Treasury capital market reforms put ball in industry’s court

Most of the US Treasury’s proposed reforms for the US capital markets avoid the need for congressional approval, giving the financial services industry a strong opportunity to roll back some of the perceived excesses of post crisis rule making, US sources have said.

David Bell, October 12, 2017
FIG Bond Comments

UBI Banca EUR750m 0.75% Oct 22 senior

Rating: Baa3/BBB-/BBB-

Jasper Cox, October 12, 2017
Corporate Bonds

Northrop fires $8.25bn rocket as records tumble in dollar market

Northrop Grumman and Wal-Mart printed the biggest deals in their history as event-driven dollar bond supply roared back to life following the Columbus Day holiday.

David Rothnie, October 12, 2017
Covered Bonds

NBG covered bond shows sub-IG future

National Bank of Greece showed this week that a covered bond does not need to have an investment grade rating to be a success. By implication the product has almost unlimited funding potential for a broad swathe of global issuers, particularly those from the emerging markets, writes Bill Thornhill.

Bill Thornhill, October 12, 2017
Supras and agencies

AfDB readies social debut as DBJ scores big with SRI bond

The African Development Bank (AfDB) said that it intends to enter the social bond market and will be roadshowing its social bond framework beginning October 19, it said this week.

Lewis McLellan, October 12, 2017
Africa

Fidelity Bank prints at nosebleed yield

Nigeria’s Fidelity Bank printed a $400m five year bond this week at the highest yield seen in emerging markets this year, and the paper was snapped up immediately in the aftermarket.

Michael Turner, October 12, 2017
CEE

Romania doubles April 2027 bond

Romania reopened its 2.375% April 2027s on Tuesday for €1bn, pricing the tap 12bp inside initial price thoughts that were described as “very attractive”.

Michael Turner, October 12, 2017
FIG

Bella Italia: improved sector brings FIG deal rush

Improved investor confidence in Italy has been conducive to issuance, although some trades remain domestically focused.

Jasper Cox, October 12, 2017
SSA

Mixed results for SSAs in super-tight dollars

While the dollar market produced one of its strongest deals of the year on Wednesday, another deal enjoyed markedly less success on the day, indicating that investors’ tolerance for tight levels may be becoming stretched.

Lewis McLellan, October 12, 2017

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