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Transition finance in transition — companies face investors in flux

Demand to invest in the low carbon transition is growing fast, but strategies are very diverse
Issuance net of buy-backs is not that high, and there is no sign of any indigestion

Caffil lands social covered bond as market ‘comes off the boil’

◆ Order book smaller than issuer’s last covered in January ◆ Banker said covered bond market has reached plateau ◆

AI impact fear rocks IPO hopefuls

Questions hang over the future of software as a service firms
Issuance net of buy-backs is not that high, and there is no sign of any indigestion
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  • ABS
    Securitization spreads began their recovery before the Federal Reserve officially started financing holders of the bonds via its Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) this month, confirming for many in the market that the program is too narrow to be of great use. However, sources say that investors can still find attractive returns by tapping TALF funds for off the run sectors like private student loan and floorplan ABS.
  • Pharmaceutical company Ferring is preparing to launch its first public bond, having mandated banks on Monday to lead investor calls ahead of a potential Swiss franc trade.
  • MTU Aero Engines, the German aeroplane engine maker, has mandated for its debut senior euro benchmark bond. The marketing process shows signs of a defensive approach, as the aviation industry has been ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.