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BIHC: Bank+Insurance Hybrid Capital

News and analysis on bank and insurance hybrid capital. Crédit Agricole CIB disclaimer: This material has been prepared by a member of the Front Office department of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank or one of its affiliates (collectively “Crédit Agricole CIB”). Front Office personnel are not part of the research department and this material does not constitute “Investment Recommendations” as defined under the Market Abuse Regulations (MAR). It does not constitute research as considered by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). This material is provided for information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. It is not intended to provide legal, tax, accounting or other advice and recipients should obtain specific professional advice from their own legal, tax, accounting or other appropriate professional advisers before embarking on any course of action. The information in this material is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. This material may contain information from third parties. Crédit Agricole CIB has not independently verified the accuracy of such third-party information and shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on this information. Information in this material is subject to change without notice. Crédit Agricole CIB is under no obligation to update information previously provided to recipients. Crédit Agricole CIB is also under no obligation to continue to provide recipients with the information contained in this material and may at any time in its sole discretion stop providing such information. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. This material is not intended to forecast or predict future events. Past performance is not a guarantee or indication of future results. Any prices provided herein (other than those that are identified as being historical) are indicative only and do not represent firm quotes as to either price or size. Financial instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate fluctuations, which may have an adverse effect on the price or value of an investment in such products. None of the material, nor its content, nor any copy of it, may be altered in any way, transmitted to, copied or distributed to any other party without the prior express written permission of Crédit Agricole CIB. This material, in whole or in part, is not directed at, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity domiciled or resident in any jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to applicable laws or regulations of such jurisdictions. No liability is accepted by Crédit Agricole CIB for any damages, losses or costs (whether direct, indirect or consequential) that may arise from any use of this material. United States of America: The delivery of this material to any person in the United States shall not be deemed a recommendation to effect any transactions in any security mentioned herein or an endorsement of any opinion expressed herein. Recipients of this material in the United States wishing to effect a transaction in any security mentioned herein should do so by contacting Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc.

Episodes

  1. What's driving the Aussie dollar market to new heights?

    09/07/2025

    What's driving the Aussie dollar market to new heights?

    Record sizes and pricing have been achieved in the Australian dollar market recently, notably on a $1.5bn Credit Agricole Kangaroo, while bank capital has been at the centre of developments. Discussing the dynamics on our latest podcast are Credit Agricole CIB’s George Thimont, Head of APAC Syndicate, Daniel Dela Cruz, Head of DCM, Australia & New Zealand, and Alan Roch, Head of Credit for Asia-Pacific & MENA. Crédit Agricole CIB disclaimer: This material has been prepared by a member of the Front Office department of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank or one of its affiliates (collectively “Crédit Agricole CIB”). Front Office personnel are not part of the research department and this material does not constitute “Investment Recommendations” as defined under the Market Abuse Regulations (MAR). It does not constitute research as considered by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). This material is provided for information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. It is not intended to provide legal, tax, accounting or other advice and recipients should obtain specific professional advice from their own legal, tax, accounting or other appropriate professional advisers before embarking on any course of action. The information in this material is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. This material may contain information from third parties. Crédit Agricole CIB has not independently verified the accuracy of such third-party information and shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on this information. Information in this material is subject to change without notice. Crédit Agricole CIB is under no obligation to update information previously provided to recipients. Crédit Agricole CIB is also under no obligation to continue to provide recipients with the information contained in this material and may at any time in its sole discretion stop providing such information. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. This material is not intended to forecast or predict future events. Past performance is not a guarantee or indication of future results. Any prices provided herein (other than those that are identified as being historical) are indicative only and do not represent firm quotes as to either price or size. Financial instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate fluctuations, which may have an adverse effect on the price or value of an investment in such products. None of the material, nor its content, nor any copy of it, may be altered in any way, transmitted to, copied or distributed to any other party without the prior express written permission of Crédit Agricole CIB. This material, in whole or in part, is not directed at, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity domiciled or resident in any jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to applicable laws or regulations of such jurisdictions. No liability is accepted by Crédit Agricole CIB for any damages, losses or costs (whether direct, indirect or consequential) that may arise from any use of this material.

    10 min
  2. Tuesday’s the day! AT1 headline FIG bonanza

    09/03/2025

    Tuesday’s the day! AT1 headline FIG bonanza

    After a wave of sub debt hit euros and dollars, will conditions persist post-payrolls and France’s confidence vote? Crédit Agricole CIB’s André Bonnal, FIG syndicate in London, and Connor Prochnow, vice president - US debt syndicate, share their takeaways from this week's market. Crédit Agricole CIB disclaimer: This material has been prepared by a member of the Front Office department of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank or one of its affiliates (collectively “Crédit Agricole CIB”). Front Office personnel are not part of the research department and this material does not constitute “Investment Recommendations” as defined under the Market Abuse Regulations (MAR). It does not constitute research as considered by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). This material is provided for information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. It is not intended to provide legal, tax, accounting or other advice and recipients should obtain specific professional advice from their own legal, tax, accounting or other appropriate professional advisers before embarking on any course of action. The information in this material is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. This material may contain information from third parties. Crédit Agricole CIB has not independently verified the accuracy of such third-party information and shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on this information. Information in this material is subject to change without notice. Crédit Agricole CIB is under no obligation to update information previously provided to recipients. Crédit Agricole CIB is also under no obligation to continue to provide recipients with the information contained in this material and may at any time in its sole discretion stop providing such information. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. This material is not intended to forecast or predict future events. Past performance is not a guarantee or indication of future results. Any prices provided herein (other than those that are identified as being historical) are indicative only and do not represent firm quotes as to either price or size. Financial instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate fluctuations, which may have an adverse effect on the price or value of an investment in such products. None of the material, nor its content, nor any copy of it, may be altered in any way, transmitted to, copied or distributed to any other party without the prior express written permission of Crédit Agricole CIB. This material, in whole or in part, is not directed at, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity domiciled or resident in any jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to applicable laws or regulations of such jurisdictions. No liability is accepted by Crédit Agricole CIB for any damages, losses or costs (whether direct, indirect or consequential) that may arise from any use of this material.

    13 min
  3. Post summer forecast benign, but risks to outlook persist

    07/20/2025

    Post summer forecast benign, but risks to outlook persist

    Will returnees from holiday find a primary market as receptive as pre-summer? Crédit Agricole CIB’s Vincent Hoarau, head of FIG syndicate, and Connor Prochnow, vice president - US debt syndicate, discuss the dynamics issuers and investors can expect. Crédit Agricole CIB disclaimer: This material has been prepared by a member of the Front Office department of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank or one of its affiliates (collectively “Crédit Agricole CIB”). Front Office personnel are not part of the research department and this material does not constitute “Investment Recommendations” as defined under the Market Abuse Regulations (MAR). It does not constitute research as considered by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). This material is provided for information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. It is not intended to provide legal, tax, accounting or other advice and recipients should obtain specific professional advice from their own legal, tax, accounting or other appropriate professional advisers before embarking on any course of action. The information in this material is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. This material may contain information from third parties. Crédit Agricole CIB has not independently verified the accuracy of such third-party information and shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on this information. Information in this material is subject to change without notice. Crédit Agricole CIB is under no obligation to update information previously provided to recipients. Crédit Agricole CIB is also under no obligation to continue to provide recipients with the information contained in this material and may at any time in its sole discretion stop providing such information. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. This material is not intended to forecast or predict future events. Past performance is not a guarantee or indication of future results. Any prices provided herein (other than those that are identified as being historical) are indicative only and do not represent firm quotes as to either price or size. Financial instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate fluctuations, which may have an adverse effect on the price or value of an investment in such products. None of the material, nor its content, nor any copy of it, may be altered in any way, transmitted to, copied or distributed to any other party without the prior express written permission of Crédit Agricole CIB. This material, in whole or in part, is not directed at, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity domiciled or resident in any jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to applicable laws or regulations of such jurisdictions. No liability is accepted by Crédit Agricole CIB for any damages, losses or costs (whether direct, indirect or consequential) that may arise from any use of this material.

    11 min
  4. CMDI moment of truth nears amid bank rating flux

    06/19/2025

    CMDI moment of truth nears amid bank rating flux

    As reform of the EU bank crisis management and deposit insurance (CMDI) framework nears, Michael Benyaya, co-head of DCM Solutions and Advisory at Crédit Agricole CIB, looks at its implications, including the potential impact on senior preferred debt ratings and issuance. Crédit Agricole CIB disclaimer: This material has been prepared by a member of the Front Office department of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank or one of its affiliates (collectively “Crédit Agricole CIB”). Front Office personnel are not part of the research department and this material does not constitute “Investment Recommendations” as defined under the Market Abuse Regulations (MAR). It does not constitute research as considered by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). This material is provided for information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. It is not intended to provide legal, tax, accounting or other advice and recipients should obtain specific professional advice from their own legal, tax, accounting or other appropriate professional advisers before embarking on any course of action. The information in this material is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. This material may contain information from third parties. Crédit Agricole CIB has not independently verified the accuracy of such third-party information and shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on this information. Information in this material is subject to change without notice. Crédit Agricole CIB is under no obligation to update information previously provided to recipients. Crédit Agricole CIB is also under no obligation to continue to provide recipients with the information contained in this material and may at any time in its sole discretion stop providing such information. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. This material is not intended to forecast or predict future events. Past performance is not a guarantee or indication of future results. Any prices provided herein (other than those that are identified as being historical) are indicative only and do not represent firm quotes as to either price or size. Financial instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate fluctuations, which may have an adverse effect on the price or value of an investment in such products. None of the material, nor its content, nor any copy of it, may be altered in any way, transmitted to, copied or distributed to any other party without the prior express written permission of Crédit Agricole CIB. This material, in whole or in part, is not directed at, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity domiciled or resident in any jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to applicable laws or regulations of such jurisdictions. No liability is accepted by Crédit Agricole CIB for any damages, losses or costs (whether direct, indirect or consequential) that may arise from any use of this material.

    9 min
  5. Covered bonds bloom to leave sub debt in the shade

    06/02/2025

    Covered bonds bloom to leave sub debt in the shade

    Covered bonds have grabbed the limelight across the curve this week. Matthew McFarlane draws on Crédit Agricole CIB’s experience as lead manager of much of the supply to highlight the latest trends, while André Bonnal updates on the wider FIG market. Crédit Agricole CIB disclaimer: This material has been prepared by a member of the Front Office department of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank or one of its affiliates (collectively “Crédit Agricole CIB”). Front Office personnel are not part of the research department and this material does not constitute “Investment Recommendations” as defined under the Market Abuse Regulations (MAR). It does not constitute research as considered by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). This material is provided for information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. It is not intended to provide legal, tax, accounting or other advice and recipients should obtain specific professional advice from their own legal, tax, accounting or other appropriate professional advisers before embarking on any course of action. The information in this material is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. This material may contain information from third parties. Crédit Agricole CIB has not independently verified the accuracy of such third-party information and shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on this information. Information in this material is subject to change without notice. Crédit Agricole CIB is under no obligation to update information previously provided to recipients. Crédit Agricole CIB is also under no obligation to continue to provide recipients with the information contained in this material and may at any time in its sole discretion stop providing such information. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. This material is not intended to forecast or predict future events. Past performance is not a guarantee or indication of future results. Any prices provided herein (other than those that are identified as being historical) are indicative only and do not represent firm quotes as to either price or size. Financial instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate fluctuations, which may have an adverse effect on the price or value of an investment in such products. None of the material, nor its content, nor any copy of it, may be altered in any way, transmitted to, copied or distributed to any other party without the prior express written permission of Crédit Agricole CIB. This material, in whole or in part, is not directed at, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity domiciled or resident in any jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to applicable laws or regulations of such jurisdictions. No liability is accepted by Crédit Agricole CIB for any damages, losses or costs (whether direct, indirect or consequential) that may arise from any use of this material.

    15 min
  6. AXA hits a market taking Trump in its stride

    05/26/2025

    AXA hits a market taking Trump in its stride

    Crédit Agricole CIB's André Bonnal, Daniel Kim and Vincent Hoarau share their insights into the how the euro and US dollar primary markets are dealing with the latest Trump tariff developments, highlighting the success of a blockbuster AXA dual-trancher today. Crédit Agricole CIB disclaimer: This material has been prepared by a member of the Front Office department of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank or one of its affiliates (collectively “Crédit Agricole CIB”). Front Office personnel are not part of the research department and this material does not constitute “Investment Recommendations” as defined under the Market Abuse Regulations (MAR). It does not constitute research as considered by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). This material is provided for information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. It is not intended to provide legal, tax, accounting or other advice and recipients should obtain specific professional advice from their own legal, tax, accounting or other appropriate professional advisers before embarking on any course of action. The information in this material is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. This material may contain information from third parties. Crédit Agricole CIB has not independently verified the accuracy of such third-party information and shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on this information. Information in this material is subject to change without notice. Crédit Agricole CIB is under no obligation to update information previously provided to recipients. Crédit Agricole CIB is also under no obligation to continue to provide recipients with the information contained in this material and may at any time in its sole discretion stop providing such information. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. This material is not intended to forecast or predict future events. Past performance is not a guarantee or indication of future results. Any prices provided herein (other than those that are identified as being historical) are indicative only and do not represent firm quotes as to either price or size. Financial instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate fluctuations, which may have an adverse effect on the price or value of an investment in such products. None of the material, nor its content, nor any copy of it, may be altered in any way, transmitted to, copied or distributed to any other party without the prior express written permission of Crédit Agricole CIB. This material, in whole or in part, is not directed at, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity domiciled or resident in any jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to applicable laws or regulations of such jurisdictions. No liability is accepted by Crédit Agricole CIB for any damages, losses or costs (whether direct, indirect or consequential) that may arise from any use of this material.

    10 min

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News and analysis on bank and insurance hybrid capital. Crédit Agricole CIB disclaimer: This material has been prepared by a member of the Front Office department of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank or one of its affiliates (collectively “Crédit Agricole CIB”). Front Office personnel are not part of the research department and this material does not constitute “Investment Recommendations” as defined under the Market Abuse Regulations (MAR). It does not constitute research as considered by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). This material is provided for information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. It is not intended to provide legal, tax, accounting or other advice and recipients should obtain specific professional advice from their own legal, tax, accounting or other appropriate professional advisers before embarking on any course of action. The information in this material is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. This material may contain information from third parties. Crédit Agricole CIB has not independently verified the accuracy of such third-party information and shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on this information. Information in this material is subject to change without notice. Crédit Agricole CIB is under no obligation to update information previously provided to recipients. Crédit Agricole CIB is also under no obligation to continue to provide recipients with the information contained in this material and may at any time in its sole discretion stop providing such information. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. This material is not intended to forecast or predict future events. Past performance is not a guarantee or indication of future results. Any prices provided herein (other than those that are identified as being historical) are indicative only and do not represent firm quotes as to either price or size. Financial instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate fluctuations, which may have an adverse effect on the price or value of an investment in such products. None of the material, nor its content, nor any copy of it, may be altered in any way, transmitted to, copied or distributed to any other party without the prior express written permission of Crédit Agricole CIB. This material, in whole or in part, is not directed at, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity domiciled or resident in any jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to applicable laws or regulations of such jurisdictions. No liability is accepted by Crédit Agricole CIB for any damages, losses or costs (whether direct, indirect or consequential) that may arise from any use of this material. United States of America: The delivery of this material to any person in the United States shall not be deemed a recommendation to effect any transactions in any security mentioned herein or an endorsement of any opinion expressed herein. Recipients of this material in the United States wishing to effect a transaction in any security mentioned herein should do so by contacting Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc.