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Covered bond spreads must widen — the question is, when?

The European Central Bank will cut its primary market order, but possibly not this year

Dutch banks slash funding targets amid growth in deposits, TLTROs

New funding goals mean FIG supply volumes could be even lower than expected in 2021

A poor score, the pain in Spain and what will happen if Trump is dumped

This week Keeping Tabs brings you thoughts on the inadequacies of ESG data, the US election and why Spain is in such a bind.

Finland eyes auction tap to complete 2020 long-term funding

Finland is unlikely to pay another visit to the syndicated or private placement markets this year and will instead look to round off its long-te…

BPER Banca sets price for €800m rights offer

BPER Banca, the Modena-based banking group, has unveiled the terms for a €800m rights issue to fund an acquisition of hundreds of branches acros…

The coronavirus graphic to watch: Americas overtake Europe

UPDATED 16 May 3am BST Since March 18, when Europe

Macron’s numbers come up as FDJ pops in aftermarket

The successful IPO of Française des Jeux, the French gaming company that runs the national lottery, this week gave encouragement to government p…

Banks leave nothing to chance amid uncertainty on capital

European banks are nearly at the end of the road in terms of raising regulatory capital. Yet there is hardly a chance for anybody in the market…

SRI bonds advance despite market divisions on green

Despite nearly $100bn of issuance this year, the product continues to divide borrowers including sovereign issuers who have so far been reluctant