French Sovereign
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Bpifrance launched a rare Friday deal this week, raising €1bn with a 10 year benchmark and managing to move the spread 3bp. -
Bpifrance has announced a euro benchmark, following in the footsteps of two other French issuers that came to market this week.
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The SSA sterling market has enjoyed its busiest week for two months, with three borrowers coming to market. More could be set to follow if conditions remain tranquil.
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CDP Financial, one of Canada's largest public pension asset managers, joined three other public sector borrowers in the dollar market on Tuesday to sell its debut green bond.
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A slew of SSA issuers hit screens on Monday to announce dollar benchmarks. Despite the crowded market, dollar deals — particularly at the short end of the curve — are expected to be well received.
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Île-de-France Mobilités, the state-owned authority for public transport in the Île-de-France region, is set to make its first trip to the green bond market. The borrower intends to use green bonds for around 60% of its financing needs until the end of 2025.
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Two SSA borrowers landed in the euro bond market on Wednesday while a third lined up business for next week. Issuers may still be achieving good results but bankers believe conditions are turning bad.
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Bpifrance is looking to become a regular issuer of green bonds, following its debut deal in the format this week.
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Bpifrance achieved a solid result as it sold its first green bond on Thursday, which came alongside another green bond from a compatriot issuer.
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Bpifrance will be holding calls with investors next week to introduce its new green bond framework ahead of a debut deal in the format with the proceeds to be focused on renewable energy projects.
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This week's funding scorecard looks at the progress French agencies have made in their funding programmes at the beginning of April.
