The Book: Expectations for common European debt issuance
A report by Mario Draghi, former European Central Bank president, looking at paths forward to improve the European Union’s competitiveness, has found a solid...
Mandatory central clearing: More resilient treasury market expected
Mandatory central clearing is expected to make the market safer and more resilient. But there is a catch. The new regulations – set to...
Rules & Ratings: Rating agencies hit with US$49 million in SEC fines
The SEC has charged six nationally recognised statistical rating organisations (NRSROs) with failures to maintain and preserve electronic communications. In total, more than US$49...
Origination: Estithmar Holding issues QAR 500 million Sukuk
Estithmar Holding has issued a QAR 500 million Sukuk, the first corporate Sukuk denominated in Qatari Riyal. This issuance is the inaugural tranche of...
Investor Demand: Long-term fixed income allocations rise as risk appetite remains neutral
State Street Holdings Indicators have shown that long-term investor allocations to fixed income rose 43bps to 27.9%, by extension meaning cash holdings dropped 80bps...
The Book: Clearwater Analytics releases commercial paper issuance tool
Clearwater Analytics has released a commercial paper (CP) issuance tool, aiming to improve firms’ efficiency by providing a real-time view of issuances.
With the goal...
BNP Paribas issues first Eurozone sovereign digital bond
BNP Paribas has arranged and placed the first sovereign digital bond issuance for Eurozone and EMEA in the Republic of Slovenia.
The digital securities coupon...
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‘Today’s inefficient is yesterday’s efficient’: Innovation in corporate bond issuance
While nearly half (47%) of corporate bond investors feel that technology has made the new issue process more efficient, the mechanics of distributing newly...
SEC report highlights dealer threat to buy-side allocations in primary markets
US market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has reported buy-side firms feel pressured not to publicly speak out about the challenges of...
