Norway

◆ New 10 year issued every year since 2014 ◆ Pricing comes close to flat ◆ One more syndicated offering planned

Swiss franc bond market records busiest January since 2011

World Bank, KBN and AFL are the latest names to join the party

◆ Book crosses €3bn after 45 minutes ◆ Investors eager to buy any and all covered bonds ◆ Demand allows for next to no premium

Norwegian aluminium company thunders through fair value despite threat of US policy changes

Loan replaces a conventional revolver that was due in 2025

Order books for the deal bulged, despite the time of year

Bund-swap moves will put tight Nordic spreads under pressure next year

◆ Norwegian national champion's first unsecured euro deal since July 2023 ◆ Non-preferred green note priced with no premium ◆ Deal helped by ESG label, rarity and high ratings for the asset class

Swiss asset manager’s anchor investor to underwrite the rights issue, two Norwegian companies do block trades

◆ LCR eligibility attracts accounts ◆ Deal follows extensive roadshow ◆ Issuer plans to close spread gap to peers over time

◆ Deal to be the bank's largest in euros so far ◆ Low to mid 30s price 'reasonable' ◆ Issuer met with over 50 investors