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◆ First of seven syndications breaks multiple records ◆ Investor engagement and communications helped stable execution ◆ Smaller programme this year but ‘still a lot’ to tackle
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Busy and ‘euro-heavy’ week ahead but dollar pipeline also building with issuers set to bring forward bond plans
◆ Minimal premium paid ◆ Size at top of range ◆ Issuer seizes upon stability
◆ 'Cautious' start say some market participants ◆ New issue premium debated ◆ Price and size praised by rivals
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  • Greece is hoping to become a frequent presence in the capital markets with a syndicated bond issuance every three months, according to the head of the sovereign's Public Debt Management Agency.
  • The coronavirus outbreak has created a rush to safe haven assets. While the demand for SSA paper is hotter than ever, some feared that sharply falling yields would make the primary market less attractive. However, borrowers have proved those worries unfounded by building big order books for new bonds this week.
  • Austria's new benchmark was over 10 times covered on Wednedsay, making the sovereign the latest in a string of its peers to receive a record order book for a syndicated bond this year.
  • The buy side is keen to be able to buy Gilts that pay a coupon linked to Sonia, investors have told GlobalCapital. The matter was also raised with the UK Debt Management Office, according to the minutes of its latest consultation meeting.