New Zealand

Covered bond borrowers in the UK, Sweden, France, New Zealand and the Netherlands met with strong receptions for their transactions this week, which collectively raised nearly €6bn.

Korea Development Bank (KDB) announced plans on Tuesday to return to the Kauri market, with what would be its first note in the format since 2014.

Standard Chartered’s former head of debt capital markets for Hong Kong, Peter Szekely, has moved to a new position at Australia and New Zealand Bank.

Rabobank has announced two senior management changes to its Australia and New Zealand operations, promoting Peter Knoblanche and Todd Charteris from within.

ING Belgium and Bawag received good receptions for their covered bonds issued this week, in contrast to less spectacular outcomes for deals from Westpac New Zealand and UniCredit.

Nordic Investment Bank tapped a 2018 Kauri bond on Wednesday, creating its largest line in New Zealand dollars.

Wealth and asset management firm Northern Trust Corporation has bumped up two of its veteran employees as the company focuses on growth in Asia Pacific.

Fisher & Paykel Finance has priced NZ$283.25m of credit card ABS, the first time credit card receivables have been used as collateral for a transaction in Australia or New Zealand for a number of years.