Japan

Sterling and euro corporate bond markets turn hostile on Monday

◆ Improved mood spurs issuers to raise strategic capital ◆ MUFG prepares Japan's first dollar AT1 since Crédit Suisse collapse ◆ Crédit Agricole Assurances to 'optimise' capital with new tier two and buybacks

The well-known bond banker talks about his transition from capital markets to senior management in Asia Pacific

Policy lenders say they are monitoring yen pricing after South Korea’s debut

The sovereign's debut issuance could encourage other issuers from the country

◆ NAB chooses faster Euroyen while BNP Paribas goes bigger in Samurai ◆ French deal showed greater 'depth' of domestic market ◆ Low premium paid

Pricing is expected around September 7

◆Improved Japanese investor appetite visible in non-preferred tranches◆ Two more issuers may print in yen as early as next week◆ Crédit Agricole takes different approach with Panda

Bankers off the deal thought issuer paid up but the leads disagreed

More foreign banks are preparing to issue in Japan as local investors show strong appetite

Wednesday’s deals were 'copycats' of those from peers the day before

Demand strongest at the short end due to market volatility