KangaNews COVID-19 media hub
KangaNews is your source for the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on Australasian debt capital markets. Find all our market news coverage, as well as the COVID-19 diaries, a series of anonymous Q&As taking the pulse of how market participants are adapting to a new work-life environment.
Market Coverage
- 17-Jul AOFM and NZDM ramp up the volume in same-day syndications
- 14-Jul NAB gets on with wholesale AT1 programme development
- 9-Jul SEEK supplements liability-management objective with sub notes tap
- 8-Jul AOFM keeps ABSF on hold
- 6-Jul Australian corporate market poised and hopeful for a smoother second half
- 2-Jul Bluestone the latest borrower to benefit from securitisation support
- 30-Jun Insights from the front line: Brisbane Airport and the COVID-19 crisis
- 24-Jun RedZed puts CMBS back onto the Australian securitisation menu
- 22-Jun Securitisation deal flow steady but sure
- 18-Jun Investor confidence and support grows in New Zealand
- 12-Jun SMBC Sydney reflects on its record-breaking deal
- 10-Jun GBP SBP update pushes sustainable debt frontier amid pandemic and recovery
- 5-Jun Spark’s Australian dollar return demonstrates growing corporate confidence
- 1-Jun Global FIs step into Australia's big-four bank supply void
- 28-May Fitch highlights growing risks offsetting Australia's sovereign strength
- 25-May AsA nets investor support despite airline industry woes
- 22-May Shoppers and investors returning for Scentre
- 22-May AOFM updates 2019/20 issuance programme
- 21-May WATC maintains funding strategy amidst COVID-19 crisis
- 19-May AOFM and ASF give update on forbearance SPV
- 15-May Woolworths nets strong 10-year support in Australian corporate return
- 15-May AOFM lands record deal as market picture clears
- 14-May La Trobe Financial completes RMBS return without AOFM support
- 14-May NZDM expands issuance programme to NZ$60 billion
- 14-May Technicals and tailwinds swinging to support for secondary credit
- 14-May Inflation-linked bonds on the menu as RBNZ's appetite grows
- 13-May World Bank's Kauri tap contributes to COVID-19 response
- 12-May Real-money investors support Australia’s first CPT covered bond
- 11-May QBE takes the lead for international borrowers in 144A AT1
- 7-May Gradual impact expected from corporate repo-eligibility
- 4-May Competition at risk as fintech lenders potentially slip through the cracks
- 29-Apr Australia-to-Europe pipeline continues as APA returns
- 28-Apr Buy side on hold
- 28-Apr Investor survey: uncertainty reigns
- 24-Apr RBA begins tapering without tantrum
- 24-Apr Suncorp’s covered-bond print hints at improving market but caution reigns
- 23-Apr Cautious optimism starts to emerge in New Zealand debt market
- 20-Apr Euro market continues to pay off for Australian corporates
- 20-Apr Kāinga Ora rides market support to blockbuster deal
- 17-Apr AOFM sets the tone with record syndication
- 15-Apr LGFA says its latest deal demonstrates improving demand in New Zealand
- 14-Apr Canadian banks show Australian market is open for low-risk, familiar credit
- 9-Apr AOFM's SFSF investment adds secondary support and considers forbearance fund
- 9-Apr NZDM talks strategy following return to primary market
- 9-Apr SAFA deal highlights semi-governments’ fight for volume and stability
- 8-Apr IFC is first Kangaroo mover as COVID-19 raises social bonds' relevance
- 8-Apr Fitch downgrades Australia's big-four banks to single-A
- 7-Apr RBNZ expands LSAP to include semi-government bonds
- 6-Apr Australian corporates looking to Europe need familiarity to succeed
- 6-Apr RBNZ to purchase LGFA bonds as complement to LSAP
- 3-Apr TCorp reopens primary market amid COVID-19 crisis
- 2-Apr AOFM to deploy first ABSF funds, but future unclear
- 2-Apr Negative outlook on Australian banking system based on post-crisis challenges
- 2-Apr RBNZ adds long-term bank funding and restricts capital redemptions
- 1-Apr COVID-19 impact on RMBS pool a complex assessment
- 1-Apr NZDM increases issuance programme by NZ$12 billion
- 1-Apr AOFM provides guidance on expressions of interest for SFSF
- 30-Mar AOFM's presence alongside supportive investors boosts Firstmac RMBS return
- 30-Mar RBNZ to accept corporate bonds and ABS for bank liquidity
- 28-Mar Two degrees of contagion
- 27 Mar Firstmac reopens RMBS market with AOFM support
- 26-Mar RBA takes first step into semi-government market
- 25-Mar RBA off to a good start as it shows its purchasing power
- 24-Mar A bridge to where?
- 23-Mar RBNZ joins the QE choir
- 20-Mar Nonbanks to be primary beneficiaries of AOFM's securitisation investment programme
- 20-Mar AOFM to cease buybacks; no term-debt tenders scheduled
- 20-Mar RBNZ steps up liquidity measures
- 19-Mar New AOFM securitisation purchases could dominate 2020 market
- 19-Mar Unlimited ACGB purchases, direct bank funding to support the RBA's 'bridge'
- 19-Mar APRA provides temporary capital relief to banks
- 19-Mar RBA’s crisis response includes banks, nonbanks, SMEs and securitisation
- 19-Mar Calls for urgent QE and liquidity support in New Zealand
- 18-Mar Analysts say Australian banks are well placed for funding squeeze
- 18-Mar RBNZ defers RMO and other regulatory initiatives
- 17-Mar NZDM increases 2019/20 borrowing programme by NZ$3 billion
- 16-Mar RBNZ announces emergency cut and regulatory relief
- 16-Mar RBA ready to purchase ACGBs
- 16-Mar Transpower delays March 2025 tap due to COVID-19 crisis
- 13-Mar Australian securitisation ready for COVID-19 stress test, market participants say
- 13-Mar Macquarie Bank withdraws AT1 transaction
- 13-Mar NAB withdraws AT1 transaction
- 12-Mar AOFM to pick up ongoing tender volume following federal stimulus package announcement
- 12-Mar Illiquidity bites New Zealand credit market
- 12-Mar Short-end dynamics open door to SSA Kangaroo taps
- 11-Mar RBNZ shares guiding principles for unconventional moves
- 5-Mar SAFA adds flexibility to its funding plans as threats to liquidity loom
- 4-Mar Credit market in wait-and-see mode on COVID-19
- 3-Mar Columbus delivers RMBS right on time
- 3-Mar Demand surge continues for semi-government syndications
COVID diaries
The COVID Diaries share market participants’ experiences of home working, adapting to social distancing and how markets are adapting to unprecedented challenges. Check in for daily updates.If you are interested in sharing your experiences, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- 3-Jul Nonbank financial-institution borrower 4
- 2-Jul Sustainable finance banker 4
- 1-Jul Investor 10
- 30-Jun DCM originator 10
- 29-Jun Securitisation banker 2
- 26-Jun Syndicate 6
- 25-Jun Corporate borrower 7
- 24-Jun DCM originator 9
- 23-Jun Sustainable finance banker 3
- 22-Jun Investor 9
- 19-Jun New Zealand issuer 2
- 18-Jun New Zealand sustainable finance banker 2
- 17-Jun New Zealand investor 2
- 16-Jun New Zealand service provider 2
- 15-Jun New Zealand service provider 1
- 12-Jun Bank issuer 3
- 11-Jun Investor 8
- 10-Jun Investor 7
- 9-Jun SSA 6
- 5-Jun SSA 5
- 4-Jun Sustainable finance banker 2
- 3-Jun Securitisation banker 1
- 2-Jun New Zealand sustainable finance banker 1
- 1-Jun Investor 6
- 29-May SSA 4
- 28-May New Zealand investor 1
- 27-May Service provider 6
- 26-May Bank issuer 2
- 25-May Service provider 5
- 22-May Lawyer 2
- 21-May DCM originator 8
- 20-May Corporate borrower 6
- 19-May Service provider 4
- 18-May DCM originator 7
- 15-May Corporate borrower 5
- 14-May Sales 1
- 13-May Syndicate 5
- 12-May Corporate borrower 4
- 11-May Service provider 3
- 8-May Corporate borrower 3
- 7-May Sustainable finance banker 1
- 6-May Corporate borrower 2
- 5-May Service provider 2
- 4-May Syndicate 4
- 1-May Investor 5
- 30-Apr DCM originator 6
- 29-Apr Investor 4
- 28-Apr Corporate borrower 1
- 27-Apr Investor 3
- 24-Apr Syndicate 3
- 23-Apr Nonbank financial-institution borrower 3
- 22-Apr New Zealand banker 2
- 21-Apr Bank issuer 1
- 20-Apr DCM originator 5
- 17-Apr Nonbank financial-institution borrower 2
- 16-Apr New Zealand issuer 1
- 15-Apr SSA 3
- 14-Apr New Zealand lawyer 1
- 9-Apr DCM originator 4
- 8-Apr Service provider 1
- 8-Apr DCM originator 3
- 7-Apr International investor 1
- 7-Apr Syndicate 2
- 6-Apr New Zealand banker 1
- 3-Apr Syndicate 1
- 2-Apr Investor 2
- 1-Apr Lawyer 1
- 31-Mar DCM originator 2
- 30-Mar SSA 2
- 27-Mar Nonbank financial-institution borrower 1
- 26-Mar DCM originator 1
- 25-Mar Investor 1
- 24-Mar Government-sector borrower 1
- 24-Mar SSA 1
AOFM, RBA and RBNZ asset puchases
KangaNews is tracking asset purchases made by the, Australian Office of Financial Management, Reserve Bank of Australia and Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Click below to see the up-to-date data and full archives.
