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'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
Sovereign issuer overcomes challenges to revive public dollar presence after half a decade’s silence
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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has backed away from rules which could have crippled the repo market, through bypassing high level laws that were fundamentally ill-conceived. But the initiative, supposed to improve settlement discipline, will still hurt liquidity in the bond market.
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The Kingdom of Bahrain is considering a tap of its dual tranche note issued last November in a bid to save its investment grade rating, according to investors in the region.
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Another week, another bank exits a major European primary dealership. Problems that have been apparent for several years are now having tangible effects — and it is about time politicians took note.
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Italy has sold the largest ever 30 year bond in euros, a trade that is likely to inspire other issuers into the tenor amid what some bankers are calling a key time for the SSA market. -
Gilt investors have suggested that syndications form part of the UK Debt Management’s main issuance programme, rather than being used as a supplement — but bankers are cautious about such a move, despite the extra fees it would bring in.
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Italy is set to benefit from a Bank of Japan-induced rally in eurozone government bonds late last week after mandating for a 30 year benchmark on Monday — and bankers suggest Spain could follow with a similar deal.
