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Tight funding levels and an abundance of investor cash made for brisk MTN issuance in 2025. The story may change in 2026, with public market issuance named as one factor that could crowd out private placements. But a broadening Asian bid for MTNs offers hope for the market, writes Diana Bui
Aroundtown and Toyota tap private markets as public supply winds down
CEB plans to print more structured notes and may launch inaugural Sofr bond in 2026
GlobalCapital is pleased to announce the shortlist for its inaugural MTN Awards
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Market participants have welcomed moves by the US Federal Reserve and Treasury, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank to restore order in commercial paper markets. This normally placid funding source has been under severe stress in the past week as investors and dealers shun risk amid the escalating coronavirus crisis. But market participants are still seeking further reassurance. -
The commercial paper market is emerging as a source of stress as financial markets creak under the pressure of the coronavirus crisis. This happened in the 2007-9 financial crisis too, but this time the strains are different. Market participants want central banks to act.
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This week, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times – and despite volatility caused by the spread of the Covid-19, a trickle of MTN issuance has managed to slip through into the market.
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The recent fall in the price of oil is having a knock-on effect on non-core currency issuance. While oil dependent markets could take a hit as their currencies weaken, some net importers could benefit from a stronger currency and safe haven flows.
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A trio of South East Asian issuers have visited the Hong Kong dollar market in the last two weeks, as a move in the basis spurred demand. Among the issuers was Korea’s state-owned mining company Korea Resources Corporation (KORES), which made its debut in the currency and in the MTN format on Monday.
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Only a few issuers braved the MTN market in what was otherwise a week silenced by coronavirus volatility. With deals far and few between, bankers highlighted trades from Lufthansa and the Brussels Capital Region as market standouts.
