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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
SSA
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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  • Italy’s parliament stunned the capital markets this week when it waved through a radical motion to explore issuing securities that resemble a parallel currency to the euro, in a development that has been met with almost universal derision. Frank Jackman, Lewis McLellan and Mike Turner report.
  • Iceland plans to defrost its euro curve with a new syndicated issue, its first since December 2017.
  • The US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank were jockeying for the SSA market’s attention this week, after the Fed governor hinted on Tuesday that the it might cut US rates. Investors are showing caution before wading into new deals
  • Goldman Sachs, Barclays and JP Morgan will use the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC’s) global trade repository service to meet their obligations under the fast approaching European Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR).
  • The eurozone’s core inflation print surprised the markets by falling below 1% for May, solidifying expectations of a dovish stance from the European Central Bank on Thursday.
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    Financial institution issuers surprised market participants with no deals in the euro market on Monday after a busy period of roadshows. And as the week moves towards the European Central Bank's announcements on Thursday, issuance conditions might not improve.