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May 28, 2026

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The report highlights tighter subordinated bank bond spreads and strong fundamentals across European and Japanese banks, noting robust CET1 ratios and high net interest income growth. It provides a detailed catalog of attractive and hold-to-maturity bonds in USD, EUR, and other major currencies.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Subordinated bank bond spreads settled tighter following volatility driven by US-Iran negotiations.
  • 2.European banks maintain robust capital positions with an average CET1 ratio of 16% despite geopolitical challenges.
  • 3.Japanese megabanks (Mizuho, Sumitomo, Mitsubishi UFJ) reported strong income growth of 30-46% y/y, primarily from net interest income.

Table of Contents

  • Highlighted research
  • Highlighted education notes
  • Current view on Financial capital
  • Recent new issues
  • Attractive rated USD bonds
  • Attractive rated EUR bonds
  • Hold-to-maturity recommendations USD bonds
  • RT1 bonds overview
  • Hybrid bonds overview
  • Dated Tier 2 bonds overview
  • Issuers mentioned in this report
  • Introduction to Financial Capital
  • Methodology
  • Abbreviations and definitions

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Authors

Elena GuglielminSebastian PetrichClaudia Sigl

Securities

AXPBanco Santander8411C

Themes

Geopolitical Impact on SpreadsBank Capital ResilienceJapanese Banking Profitability Improvement

Regions

EuropeAsia PacificUKUnited StatesJapanGermany