Americas

US high grade issuance was muted this week due to earnings blackouts and a fresh sell-off sparked by inflation fears

◆ Volatility spikes across markets and asset classes ◆ Citi differentiates from peers by funding at short end too ◆ Amex shows demand for FIG bonds as it issues senior and subordinated debt with negative NIP

International investors get second chance to buy popular Chilean bank capital as primary pipeline builds

Sean Lynch is the Swiss bank's latest hire for its US operations

Reverse Yankee issuers find far calmer market than a week ago

The French utilities company was one of the few corporate borrowers to tap the US market this week

Issuer has more to fund this year than last, as Canadian SSAs ramp up borrowings

French utility stood out in a muted US corporate bond market this week

Asset managers should be drawn to high spread products from infrequent names

◆ Money centre banks drive $25bn-plus three-day issuance rush ◆ Goldman first refinances capital with new, cheaper deal and then returns for senior funding ◆ RBC debuts its most subordinated debt in US dollars

Row of solid trades after rates wobbles sets up next week’s issuance on good footing

The best banks, issuers, deals and other market participants were awarded at a gala industry dinner in New York