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EU’s sovereign ambition in capital markets suffers setback… for now
Index providers reject proposal to add bonds to government benchmarks

Re-emerging markets: investors will be back
Strong fundamentals and macro tailwinds could bring emerging markets back into favour

Why the Bank of England should stop selling bonds
Lessons for UK taxpayer losses from European Central Bank

UK turns to private finance to boost infrastructure investment
Regulators must reassure investor and public concerns

Sovereign SLBs are about to make their mark in Europe
Big milestone for sustainability-linked bonds could fuel growth of market

Rethinking MDB hybrid capital: how to make it work
New asset class must be cost-efficient with a long-term investor base

It’s time to rethink public spending
Focus on near-term budget constraints may miss looming long-term issues

Building the next generation of capital markets
Policy-makers are examining the challenges on the road to DLT-powered capital markets

Stheeman: DMOs must maintain health of primary dealer system
Departing UK bond chief highlights ‘ongoing challenge’ of supporting banks

Invisible puppeteer: a call for debt management reform
Elevating to autonomous, system-wide financial stewardship is not just advisable but essential

Austria extends short-term green offering to retail investors
Sovereign develops unique product to entice ESG-focused savers with no fees

EU bonds: a spread product or benchmark for Europe?
Transition to sovereign status will help EU become a benchmark in capital markets

Commissioner Hahn: EU bonds moving closer to sovereign status
Government bond index providers looking to add European Union

Iceland shows off green credentials with debut deal
Long-awaited trade ‘a candidate for transaction of the year’