◆ Swiss finance minister suggests $10bn-$25bn additional capital for the single largest bank ◆ Equivalent to increase of 20-30% CET1 ◆ Changes ‘broadly positive’ for bondholders, but AT1 spreads could face pressure
◆ Global markets search for clues on how long before US rates are cut ◆ Fed path deemed more important than Middle East conflict in dictating primary market tone ◆ Pipeline across capital stack once clarity emerges
◆ Santander paid 10bp-15bp new issue premium ◆ Lead says paid up more because of market uncertainty ◆ Some bankers argue Middle East conflict ‘had no impact on pricing and execution’
◆ UK's biggest building society kicks off FY 2024 issuance programme ◆ Treasury deputy Collins on 'never being a forced issuer' ◆ Nationwide and Virgin Money combined issuance needs under consideration
