North America

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

Canadian lender looks to narrow its spread to larger peers

Move in basis swap rate brings Swiss franc funding costs in line with core markets

◆ Japanese lender moves first in dollars before CPI roils rate cut expectations ◆ Conditions stabilise by Thursday as Jefferies brings its largest bond ◆ New supply to follow April 12 bank earnings

Provincial issuer grabs one of the biggest order books among the Canadians this year

Cigarette maker joined by Asahi, Cadent, Duke and Porsche in rip-roaring day