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Burst of Nordic FIG senior issuance compensates for this year's lower euro volume

Deals price tightly to Western European peers, with high-spread Icelandic banks performing the most
The US bank is showing its global credentials at a time of increased transatlantic tensions but European banks are equal to the challenge

ING goes green with 12NC7 tier two

◆ ING brings its first euro capital trade of 2026 ◆ Fair value debated ◆ ING's and Intesa's tier two deals were "not a competition"
The US bank is showing its global credentials at a time of increased transatlantic tensions but European banks are equal to the challenge
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  • The flow of money into bonds and equities in emerging markets in February slowed to its lowest level since the 'trade tantrum' last August, amid signs that the spread of the coronavirus has prompted a reassessment of country risk.
  • Europe's high grade corporate bond issuers are being pushed into tight issuing windows by volatility caused by the Covid-19 coronavirus. But investors are prepared for this and so far deals have found strong backing.
  • New emerging market bond issues have been assessed on a case-by-case basis this week as the spread of the Covid-19 virus delivered sharp swings in global markets. Some borrowers wanted to forge ahead in case of a further sell-off, while others prefer to wait for a recovery.