Svenska Handelsbanken
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European banks finding pockets of demand in niche currencies -
Swedish borrower looking to print up to four tranches of preferred debt
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Bankers feel the market is open to national champions from across Europe
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A rise in rates is helping high quality names push credit spreads even lower
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Three large borrowers latched on to a stronger backdrop to raise €4.5bn of funding
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Handelsbanken has hired a former NIB CFO to run its sustainable finance team
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Euros offering a cheaper alternative for Nordic borrowers
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A handful of borrowers have found their additional tier one (AT1) paper upgraded into investment grade territory by Moody’s this week, following adjustments in how the agency treats high trigger instruments.
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Kungsleden, a Swedish commercial property owner, has signed a Skr2.9bn (€285m) credit facility linked to sustainability targets, as lenders’ varying approaches to key performance indicators on these types of deals are once again thrust into the spotlight.
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Sweden became the latest European sovereign to access the ultra-long end of the curve this week as it launched its first 50 year bond, opening up the long end of the krona curve for other highly rated names.
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Yankee borrowers found swift execution and deep liquidity as they peppered the dollar market this week, with ABN Amro and Svenska Handelsbanken each printing debut non-preferred senior trades in the currency.
