“Vive la France!” is a common saying in French. In covered bonds, the vitality of French supply is an essential cornerstone for the whole market. French covered bonds made up almost 1/3 of total EUR supply in 2020 and are on the best path to achieving this outstanding position again this year. The post-Covid economic recovery in combination with the strong intention of the French government for a sustainable transition will present great opportunities but also challenges to the French banking industry. Moreover, inflation fears and a tapering discussion could be added to the mix later in the year. Last but not least, the covered bond directive will have to be implemented into French law by July 8th, 2021. No doubt, an eventful second half of the year is in front of us!
DZ BANK invites you to our virtual French Covered Bond Day on Wednesday, 16th June 2021 to discuss the following topics with a top rating agency, one of the largest German asset managers and three key French covered bond issuers:
» Implementation of the covered bond directive into French law – What, when and how?
» Covid and asset quality of French banks – What are the rating implications?
» Covered bonds and sustainability – A perfect fit!
» Post-Covid sustainable recovery – Where are the opportunities and challenges for covered bond issuers and investors?
Moderation: Jörg Müller, Head of FIG Origination, DZ BANK AG
09:55 - 10:00
Welcome
> Jörg Müller, Head of FIG Origination, DZ BANK AG
10:00 - 10:30
Rating Talk : French banks' asset quality and housing market, amendments to the French covered bond legislation (followed by Q&A)
> Jörg Homey, Head of Covered Bond Research, DZ BANK AG
> Anne-Sophie Spirito, Senior Analyst, Moody's Investor Service
10:30 - 11:00
Keynote Interview: Covered Bonds and Sustainability – a perfect fit! (followed by Q&A)
> Marcus Pratsch, Head of Sustainable Bonds and Finance, DZ BANK AG
Moderation:
> Christiane Hansen, Senior FIG Originator, DZ BANK AG
11:00 - 11:45
Panel Discussion: Covered Bond Talk - An issuer an investor perspective (followed by Q&A)
> Paul Dudouit, Head of Long Term Funding, Credit Foncier de France (CFF)
> Laurent Gestin, Investor Relations, Credit Mutuel Arkea
> Daniel Rauch, Fund Manager Fixed Income, Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH
> Bertrand Robequain, Head of Capital Markets, MyMoneyBank
Moderation:
> Matthias Ebert, Head of Covered Bonds, DZ BANK AG
Should you require any further assistance please contact us:
Matthias Ebert
Head of Covered Bonds,
DZ BANK
phone: +49 69 7447 52053
email: matthias.ebert@dzbank.de
Nathalie Trubel
Client and Product Management
DZ BANK
phone:+49 69 7447 92077
email: nathalie.trubel@dzbank.de