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An public sector issuer breaking a record with a deal this week became so common a claim it began to sound like, well, a broken record. But questions remain about how robust demand really is
Markets ‘not out of the woods yet’ as large sovereigns shorten execution process to de-risk issuance
Huge order book allowed the issuer to increase size of five year dollar trade
Issuer had already pre-funded in dollars earlier this year
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The Autonomous Community of Galicia is set to print its first syndicated bond for four years this week, after mandating banks for a seven year euro benchmark on Monday.
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The second visit by a non-European supranational to the euro benchmark market since the euro/dollar basis swap neared parity late last year could encourage its peers to print in the currency over the coming weeks. The Asian Development Bank’s debut euro benchmark this week offered more enticing pricing than when the World Bank opened the market late last year — but by printing a larger deal, it was equally if not more impressive in many bankers’ eyes. -
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Brussels-Capital Region wants to raise €70m in private placements by April 8 but is receiving more inquiries for longer tenors than it wants to print. French regions could look to take advantage of the excess demand and print longer notes, according to medium term note dealers.
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Strong Asian demand helped the North Rhine-Westphalia increase the size of its first benchmark of the year on Wednesday, despite the issuer pricing the bond at the tight end of guidance.
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Uncertainty over the status of bonds under the rules for the Basel III liquidity coverage ratio is making some SSA issuers nervous and helping to widen the spreads of borrowers on the cusp of falling into the second tier.
