Innovation dawns in the Nordics
Capital-guaranteed structured bonds remain dominant in the Nordic region despite recent increases in market volatility. But as investors' appetite for risk grows, more banks are looking to boost their issuance of certificates. Amanda Lee surveys the scene
A spike in global market volatility in March this year raised some questions about the uptake of capital-guaranteed structured bonds in the Nordic region. According to issuers contacted by Structured Products, issuance fell considerably during March, but has since rebounded. And several bankers are predicting a flood of certificates in the markets as investors look to increase their risk exposures, meaning the dominance of structured bonds could face challenges in the future.
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