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John Healey resigned because the money was not there for defence. It may not be there for anything
'Dead quiet' few weeks will benefit issuers as excess bonds need absorption before issuance starts to ‘fire on all cylinders’ from August 17
Supplying a ‘diversity of instruments’ is important for sovereign to meet needs of different investors, says DMO chief
◆ First of two planned linker syndications for 2026-7 executed swiftly ◆ Earlier book open, quick three hour execution to limit risk ◆ £93bn of Gilts issued off year's £246bn programme since April 1
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Some investors are optimistic that Italy’s borrowing costs can recover following a rapid rise over the last few days as the spending plans of its likely new government came to light. But they also warned that the picture is rapidly changing — as evidenced by the apparent push-back this week by the Italian president against the proposed candidate for prime minister. -
Gilt investors and market makers have offered a broad range of views on the form that the UK’s next syndication should take during a meeting with the country’s Debt Management Office. The meeting was without Scotiabank, which last week quit as a Gilt-edged market maker (GEMM).
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Republic of Latvia has mandated banks for a new 10 year, plus a possible reopening of its long end bonds. Bonds issued by CEE sovereigns have held up well over the recent months of trading volatility, and bankers expect the deal to go well.
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The pipeline for this week is swelling, according to an SSA syndicate official, but the focus may shift from last week's emphasis on euros to dollars.
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The UK Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday recommended “closing the loophole” that allows Russia to continue to support its sanctioned banks and companies, by prohibiting persons in the EU from buying Russian debt where the bookrunner is a sanctioned entity.
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Indonesian credits got a quick boost late last week as investor sentiment rose following an interest rate hike. But while the buy-side is again warming up to the country’s bonds, the debate continues over whether the optimism is sustainable.
