Starmer, strife and sterling bonds

Starmer, strife and sterling bonds

May 15, 2026 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 242

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The episode discusses the impact of UK political turmoil on sterling bond issuance and features new developments in the bond market.

Send us Fan Mail ◆ The prospects for sterling bond issuance amid UK political upheaval ◆ A new issuer and a new securitization from the SSA sector ◆ Ontario's plans for a resilience bond The mice turned on the cat in UK politics this week, causing volatility in the bond market and a headache for issuers of sterling bonds. Prime minister Keir Starmer is under fire from Labour Party colleagues and faces a challenge to his leadership following a grim set of local election results. Un...

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