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Banks keep up brisk pace in euro covered bonds

After a rough 2023 when Nordic banks were forced to issue covered bonds at shorter tenors, borrowers have relished the chance to fund further out on the curve so far this year, securing tightly priced and popular deals, writes Frank Jackman

Frank Jackman, June 28, 2024
Nordic banks tighten the screws

Nordic banks have had a great start to 2024 in the bond market, compressing their unsecured spreads to well below where they could fund in previous years. Despite these rich levels, investors have shown no reticence when it comes to placing orders, reports Frank Jackman

Frank Jackman, June 28, 2024
Nordic lenders develop fresh ESG funding formats

The Nordic market has been a nursery for ESG debt innovation since the market’s inception. Now banks in the region are working on new ways to fund the green transition, writes Frank Jackman

Frank Jackman, June 28, 2024
Roundtable: ESG a natural fit for Nordic banks

The Nordic region has a long and proud history in social welfare, sustainability and related areas, so it is naturally well placed to play a prominent role in green finance too. GlobalCapital gathered a panel of prominent market participants together in June to discuss key themes and consider the next big developments

June 28, 2024
Iceland takes tough line on regulating banks

Iceland has implemented one of the strongest financial regulatory frameworks globally as it looks to shake off the spectre of the 2008 crisis. But are these stringent requirements too restrictive? Philip Moore investigates

Philip Moore, June 28, 2024
Iceland’s rarity is a blessing and a curse

The sovereign’s scarcity in the market compromises its pricing power and has a knock-on effect for the country’s banks, causing frustration for their bankers. Can they find a solution? Philip Moore reports

Philip Moore, June 28, 2024
Roundtable: Fast-growing Iceland looks forward

What is the future for Iceland’s capital markets and economy? GlobalCapital convened a group of bankers in Reykjavik in May to discuss key themes, including inflation, the banking industry, green energy and the impact of recent volcanic activity

June 28, 2024
Iceland seeks to exorcise its economic demons

In a bid to avoid a reprise of the economic trauma of the 1970s, Iceland is enduring its highest real interest rate in many years. Will the short term pain bring long term gain? Philip Moore reports

Philip Moore, June 28, 2024
Nordic nations strengthen defences amid new threat

Nordic countries are raising their defence spending, amid fears of further Russian aggression in the region. State finances are generally sound but fiscal and monetary stimuli may also be needed, reports Philip Moore

Philip Moore, June 28, 2024
Corporate Bonds

Rare issuers shine as Swiss investors grapple with rate cuts

Iberdrola, Stadler Rail, IWB and Swiss Prime Site all welcomed

Sophie Astles, June 28, 2024
Corporate Bonds

Mobile giants ring in $5bn as Yankee supply hits three year high

Tobacco deal pushes telecoms firms to issue

David Rothnie, June 28, 2024
FIG

French banks brace for political whirlwind

Banks could be affected in medium term if fiscal policy turns loose, though most FIG issuers are well funded for this year

Atanas Dinov, June 28, 2024

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