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Reports that the German bank HVB has established a bond Euro asset backed commercial paper program called Salome. Estimated size of the tranche; Maturity of the currencies to be issued by HVB; Expection of bankers on the demand for the program.

Reports on the initiative launched by Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, Dresdner Bank and HypoVereinsbank in Germany which aims to securitize corporate loans by 2004. Amount of corporate loans the banks want to securitize; Weaknesses of the German banking system; Benefits of the initiative; Details on the initiative.

Focuses on the efforts of German mortgage banks to promote the jumbo Pfandbrief covered bond market in Europe. Economic reforms implemented in the primary markets; Significance of the development of mechanisms designed to cater a broader range of investors; Factor that led to the foreign currency issuance of Pfandbrief bond.

Focuses on the development of the German Jumbo Pfandbrief covered bond market. Background on the Jumbo Pfandbrief; Efforts of German banks in promoting transparency in the capital market; Factors that led to the success of the Jumbo Pfandbrief in Europe; Implications of the Pfandbrief Act for the bond market.

The article reports on the Australian dollar bond deal launched by German bank KfW. The July 2018 bond was reportedly priced by Citi, Deutsche Bank, and TD Securities. KfW capital markets manager Ramona Raschke remarked that strong investor demand encouraged the institution to opt for an Australian dollar deal. Other banks that are expected to introduce similar deals include European Investment Bank and Nordic Investment Bank.

The article offers information on the two-tier euro market as of August 12, 2011. It describes the two-tier euro system as a currency for the stout nations of Europe's north and as a second division for the periphery. It notes that investors only want German credits when it comes to size, with Germany's KfW and Berlin banks taking 3.25 billion euros of long-dated paper this week. It stresses creditors' opinion that Europe is already tiered into Germany and the rest.

The article reports on bond issues by public sector borrowers in July 2010, with emphasis on the bond issue by German state bank Land Baden-Württemberg of Germany. The bank, which offered a coupon rate of 2.125%, said that the July 2010 issue helped raise 1.8 billion euros together with the bond issue in May 2010. The bond issues by KfW and Land Hessen are also discussed.

The article reports on the entry of sovereigns into the Schuldscheine market as bank issuers have struggled to keep their dominance in the market during the credit crisis. Schuldscheine was traditionally a very private product for German banks and companies bought by German investors. The most common Schuldscheine paper is the German Federal State Schuldscheine notes. Among the advantages of Schuldscheine is the fact that it can be treated as loans and receivables.

The article reports that banks from every sector of the German market have contributed a total of Euro 3.5 billion to cover potential losses of up to 20% on IKB's Euro 17.5 billion of investments in asset backed securities, both on and off balance sheet. It was discovered though, that the losses causing the uproar are nearly all potential, rather than actual. Talks that Germany was facing its worst banking crisis since 1931 was greatly exaggerated.

The article offers information on the eurobond issue by German bank KfW in July 2010, which was guaranteed by the Federal Republic of Germany. The bond issue of 2 billion euros, lead managed by BNP Paribas and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, had a coupon rate of 1.75% and a four-year maturity period. The bookrunner said that the book achieved a total of 2.25 billion euros from 67 orders.

The article suggests that the passing of the German Credit Institution Reorganisation Act may affect more than 330 billion euros of German bank debt. Approved at the end of November 2010, the act will cover new and outstanding debt. The new law will implement a three-step process which will limit the systemic risk of a financial institution facing difficulties.

The article reports on the successful syndication of the two year rollover loan for German car marker Daimler. The deal has raised over 4 billion euros in syndication. Daimler will sign banks into the deal as early as October 2, 2009. It relates the margin and tickets offered by the deal for banks. The deal has reopened the European corporate bond market.

The article focuses on the €500 million bond deal issued by Kaupthing Bank on June 14, 2007. The maturity of the deal is on June 29, 2009. The transaction was initially launched at 20 basis points for a maximum €500 million trade. The biggest orders for the deal came from Germany, Great Britain and France.

Reports on the broad distribution achieved by German mortgage bank Hypothekenbank in Essen concerning its global public sector Pfandbrief bond issue in November 2004. Percentage of bonds that were placed outside Germany; List of bookrunners on the deal; Price guidance for the bond issue.

Reports on the re-opening of the global dollar bond market by Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank in August 2003. Value of the bond transaction offered by Rentenbank; Response of the market to the bond issue; Support provided by the German government to the bank.

Provides information on the return of Germany-based Hypothekenbank in Essen to the jumbo Pfandbrief market with a global public sector deal. Actions taken by the bank to invite investors; Background of the bank; Price range and total value of the bond issue.

The article discusses the highlights of a roundtable discussion involving bank borrowers and intermediaries in Germany. Three of these key market players are BayernLB head of investor relations Horst Bertram, WestLB managing director Ulrich Corbach and Deutsche Postbank head of liquidity management Eusebio Garre. Topics tackled include funding strategies of banks, the dependence of German bank on government guaranteed funds and the Pfandbrief market.

The article looks at the state of Germany's Förderbank amid the sovereign debt crisis. It analyzes the involvement of banks in a possible bailout for Greece or any other embattled European sovereign. Highlighted are the developments in NRW.Bank are described, including the fundamental strength and conservatism of its business model and balance sheet and bonds. L-Bank is a zero risk weighted borrower with a conservative business model based on public mandate. BayernLabo has no exposure to asset-backed securities and to the Greek debt crisis.

The article discusses the state of Germany's Pfandbrief market. At the start of 2009, the market was able to resist the pressures it faced from the government which include the extension of a scheme that would enable banks to issue three- and five-year issues backed by the Financial Markets Stabilisation Fund. It notes how the market has become a viable funding option with the launch of several deals, including a 1 billion euro five-year public sector via Commerzbank, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg and société Générale.

The article discusses the highlights of the Corporate Bond roundtable led by DZ Bank and hosted by "Euroweek" in Frankfurt, Germany in August 2009. Some of the participants in the roundtable include Martin Mayr of Telekom Austria, Michael Molar of BMW Group and Michael Schiller of Union Investment. Topics addressed include the health of the global economy, the impact of the economic crisis on unemployment levels and growth, and a number of difficulties in the banking industry.

The article presents a EuroWeek/DZ Bank roundtable discussion on the evolving market concerning bonds aimed at regional groups of investors. Among to participants in the discussion were Theo Brockmann, managing director and head of sales at DZ Bank's Frankfurt, Germany headquarters, Arnold Fohler, managing director and head of fixed income origination and syndication at DZ Bank in Frankfurt and Tero Rautasuo, vice president and head of fixed income in the debt capital and treasury markets department at OKO Bank in Helsinki.

Focuses on the impact of the success of the jumbo Pfandbrief covered bond market on mortgage banking community in Europe. Strategies adopted by German mortgage banks to promote the jumbo Pfandbrief covered bond market; Significance of the introduction of the traffic light disclosure system to Pfandbrief; Implications of the bank rating downgrades by Moody's Investor Service for the trading levels of Pfandbrief.

The article reports on the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Germany, as of November 2008. It talks about the impact of financing on the market. It is stated that the main problem is the scarcity of liquidity in the loan market, which European companies rely on for acquisition finance. It notes that banks have become averse to underwriting, instead preferring clubbed deals. But most bankers are confident that well rated companies will be able to access financing throughout 2009.

The article presents information on international bond issues in U.S. dollars by public sector borrowers in March 2006. A 5% coupon in the five year maturity could be achieved by the bond issue of Inter-American Development Bank. The bond issue of Japan Bank for International Co-operation was launched on March 9 participated by BNP Paribas and Citigroup. The federal republic of Germany served as the guarantor of the bond issue of KfW.

Deals with the preparations taken by mortgage, commercial and savings banks in Germany in anticipation of the implementation of the General Pfandbrief Act as of 2005. Plan to change the name of Hypothekenbanken; Reason behind the focus of Landesbanks on Pfandbrief; Provisions of the General Pfanbrief Act.

Reports on the renaissance experienced by Germany's financial institutions in terms of investor sentiment and spread performance in 2003. Commitment of banks to asset liability; Difference between the Japanese and German banking systems; Challenges faced by German banks; Assessment of the performance of several banks.

The article discusses the success of German banks and public sector agencies in enhancing their standing in the market after experiencing the credit crisis in 2009. Frank Richter of NRW.Bank notes the eurozone sovereign did not experience a downgrade making it attractive to investors. Frank Czichowski of KfW revealed that it benefited from offering loan programmes. Also noted is the performance of small and medium businesses which successfully decreased their working capital down and service liquidity.

The article presents information on the bond issue in euro of the federal republic of Germany in March 2006. The bond was launched on March 7 and was participated by ABN Amro, Barclays Capital and BNP Paribas. The final decision for the price guidance involved a lot of discussions with investors. The deal has opened up other markets, including the Netherlands and France.

Focuses on changes in the business models and funding strategies of Landesbanks in Germany. Rating of the bank in the Standard & Poor's index; Factors that influenced the changes in the bank's business model and strategy; Contention of the European Commission in its dispute with the German public sector.

Focuses on the performance of the syndicated loans market in Germany as of November 2005. Impact of the transactions of Landesbanks on the loan industry; Benefits of syndicated loans to banks; Reasons behind the preference of Mittelstand to syndicated loans.

Provides information on the German state of Saxony-Anhalt as European borrower to access the Islamic investor base, with a sukuk or Islamic leasing bond that achieved a cost of funds in line with the state's ordinary levels in euros. Value of a five year sukuk or trust certificates issued to investors by a special purpose vehicle incorporated as Stichting Sachsen-Anhalt Trust; Reasons for the state's decision to use an Islamic compliant structure; Value of the sukuk issue deal for Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation via the Dubai Islamic Bank.

Reports that DePfa bank will follow Essenhyp in international Pfandbrief rush in Germany. Mortgage banks' capitalization on the demand for liquid triple-A product in the euro era; Pfandbrief market's chances of attracting an international audience.

The article reports on the decision of German transport lender DVB Bank to increase its focus on international demand in 2013. The company is part of the cooperative DZ Bank Group. Topics discussed include the percentage of DVB Bank deals that stayed in Germany during the year, the company's three and five year senior transactions in May and August, and the pricing of DVB Bank's latest transaction with lead managers that include DZ Bank, LBBW, and UniCredit.

The article reports that German bank Bayerische Landesbank has issued a dollar benchmark covered bond. The transaction is the German issuer's first publicly syndicated Pfandbrief in dollar since 2005. The bond was initially priced at 30 basis points over mid-swaps. JP Morgan was the sole bookrunner for the deal.

The article reports that artificially tight pricing in the syndicated loan market in Germany as domestic lenders, which have a renewed focus on their home markets, chase too little available business. Michael Dawson-Kropf, a senior director in the banking group at Fitch Ratings, says there is a risk of mispricing in the market and loans flow is likely to be subdued in 2012. However, activity in the German loans market may not keep pace with domestic banks' growing balance sheets.

The article reports on the four-year bond deal launched by Spanish bank Santander. It describes the worth of orders received by Santander through joint lead managers Crédit Agricole and Deutsche Bank. Details about the financial background of Santander are presented. It is added that majority of orders came from countries including Germany, France, and Great Britain.

The article reports on the 3.375% April 2015 bond issue, which has a three-pillar structure, from Lloyds TSB Bank. DZ Bank, LBBW and UniCredit served as lead managers for the bond issue which targeted second and third tier German bank investors. Simon White, head of senior issuance at Lloyds Banking Group, noted that the issue tapped an investor base that was usually taken aside by investment banks because of their small tickets.

The article reports that German bank Deutsche Bank increased its profits for the second quarter of 2010 to a total of 1.2 billion euros despite a decline in sales, trading and origination revenues compared to the second quarter in 2009.

The article reports on the jumbo bond transactions issued by the German retail bank Deutsche Postbank in 2009. A €1 billion (bn) five year inaugural public sector Pfandbrief was sold by Deutsche Postbank on July 3, 2009. Postbank also launched on February 5, 2009 a 1 bn euro five year mortgage backed Pfandbrief that was only the fourth euro jumbo since September 8, 2008.

The article reports on the concerns expressed by German bankers over the lack of big deals in the bond market. As a result, they are worried that they could potentially lose the competition for recapitalisations as they are reluctant to tap their shareholders funding. Only a single deal has been announced, the €410 million-€420 million capital increase for pay TV provider Premiere.

The article reports that the Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (vdp) has relaxed the minimum standards for increases to jumbo Pfandbriefe in November 2008. As cited, the vdp has temporarily removed the requirement for a €125 million minimum amount and also the need for a premarketing period of 24 hours. The concerns raised by analysts at UniCredit are presented.

The article reports on the agreement of a consortium of banks to provide €35 billion of new credit facilities to Hypo Real Estate Holding and Depfa Bank, with the bulk guaranteed by the government of Germany. The package comes in two parts, a €14 billion portion, of which 40 percent will be guaranteed by the German government, and a €21 billion portion that will be completely guaranteed.

The article reports on the euro deal of the Abbey National Treasury Services in August 2008. It states that the trade came at a guidance price of three month Euribor and 75 basis point (bp) area. In terms of distribution, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy were all prominent and banks represented around 60% of allocated orders, with asset managers and insurers the remainder.

The article focuses on the criticism faced by a €1 billion five year public sector backed deal issued by German bank Bayerische Landesbank (BayernLB) in April 2007. It notes that several syndicate members denounced the guidance and pricing of 7 basis points (bp) through mid-swaps as too aggressive. A syndicate official at one of the lead arrangers admitted that demand had been hampered by several factors. According to other syndicate members, German issuers should lower their expectations.

The article reports on an increase in the first inflation-linked Bund issue of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Bund issue was done via leads Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Société Générale. The use of a syndicate was said to have benefited the issue by removing the prospect of further large supply that had been present since the issue was first launched with the promise of additional liquidity.

Reports on the net loss posted by Commerzbank in Germany, as of 2003. Remarks from Commerzbank Chairman Klaus-Peter Müller on the solution to be taken by the bank; Reasons for the losses experienced by the bank; Banks which are potential bidders in acquiring Commerzbank.

Reports on the second and last global dollar benchmark bond issued in September 2003 by KfW, the German public sector bank. Lead arrangers of the deal; Reception from the U.S. market; Initial price guidance; Price of the bonds.