Volkswagen and Barclays stand alone in ABS pipeline

Clydesdale Bank’s privately placed Lanark 2012-1 RMBS was the extent of primary ABS issuance this week. Looking ahead, Barclays is set to launch its Gracechurch Cards deal next week, and Volkswagen has mandated for VCL 15 — its first euro issue of the year. But apart from these two market stalwarts, the pipeline remains light with some bankers blaming the strong covered bond market.