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◆ Dutch bank goes 'head to head' with Alphabet in euros ◆ Brings its longest ever opco tranche ◆ Book skewed towards two year FRN
◆ French issuer tightens spread by impressive 8bp ◆ CFF's fourth covered bond in past two months ◆ Spread of 51bp was flat to fair value, says banker
International borrowers dominate this week's flow in the currency
Erik Kolski at Land NRW's Ministry of Finance discusses its largest sustainable bond since 2020
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Rates markets have been well supported in the last few days, but covered bond spreads are still a little shaky with market makers waiting to see the outcome of the next deal from the EU for its €800bn Next Gen programme that is expected to emerge on Monday. -
The Republic of Slovenia debuted in the sustainable bond market this week when it sold its third debt offering of the year. It is only a matter of time, bankers said, before sovereigns across central and eastern Europe embrace the ESG debt markets.
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Securitization is set to receive a sustainability makeover later in 2021 when the European Banking Authority finalises its mandate. Market participants are asking for better capital treatment to put ABS on a level with covered bonds, but others worry political influence could leave the market behind, writes Tom Brown.
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Market participants are considering whether sustainability-linked bank bonds have a future after the European Banking Authority expressed doubt over the format’s regulatory eligibility this week. The debate remains open, but some ESG bankers predict the focus for innovation could now switch to ‘use of proceeds’ products.
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UBS sold its first green bond this week, bringing the deal at the tightest euro senior spread of the year so far. Further labelled issuance is set to follow, with UniCredit preparing a green debut of its own.
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Snam, the Italian energy infrastructure company, managed only a tepid reaction from the market on Thursday with a 10 year transition bond, as highly rated names continue to find it tough to get full throated support at such tight levels.
