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AT1 CoCo bonds are in the news…but why?

AT1 CoCo Bonds Are In The News…But Why?

AT1 CoCos were created to help European banks raise assets to meet Basel III capital requirements following the 2008 financial crisis. According to an analysis of Wisdom Tree, “under Basel III, some of the first AT1 CoCo bonds issued are now approaching their first call date (five years from issuance) and this year we will see for the first time how issuers will behave in terms of calling the AT1 CoCo bonds or extending them. Given this will set precedent for the market, investors are closely watching.”