Norwegian covered bonds exposed to oil price-sensitive markets will be able to withstand the effects of persistent low prices thanks to sufficient levels of surplus OC, according to Moody’s, with the rating agency also noting that the relevant programmes should prove resilient to a consequent weakening of the Norwegian economy.

Sparebanken Sør Boligkreditt made its euro-denominated covered bond debut on Tuesday – joining the market to meet increased funding needs, according to the issuer’s CEO – and bankers said the Eu500m five year issue positioned the Norwegian issuer well next to its peers.

BRFkredit sold a debut, Eu500m five year covered bond on Wednesday, and plans to return to the euro market in the fourth quarter and establish itself as a frequent issuer therein, with an official at the issuer citing the benefits of diversification away from the Danish market.

Danske Bank sold a twice-subscribed $1bn five year senior unsecured bond on Monday, with a lead noting it priced close to a recent issue from Swedbank, which is more established in the US market. Sparebanken Sør is expected next week with an inaugural euro benchmark covered bond.

Swedbank sold a Eu400m three year senior unsecured FRN on Wednesday that was priced above par in order to avoid the impact of negative rates, and bankers said it had done well to attract over Eu500m of orders and price the deal with no premium in light of using a still-novel elevated coupon.

Nordea today (Friday) launched a consent solicitation in respect of covered bonds issued by Nordea Bank Finland, seeking approval for a new demerged entity, Nordea Hypoteksbank, to assume the role of issuer while the Finnish bank is converted into a branch of the Swedish parent.

Norway’s SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt sold a Eu1bn seven year covered bond on Wednesday that was described as “textbook” into a busy euro covered bond market where eight issues totalling Eu6bn were launched this week.

Danske Bank sold a Eu1bn five year covered bond on Tuesday that a lead manager said kick-starts more frequent issuance out of the Danish bank’s C pool after changes to the way in which the issuer funds its international mortgage lending with covered bonds.

BRFkredit is set to launch an inaugural euro benchmark covered bond in a move that an official at the Jyske Bank subsidiary said will reduce its refinancing of Danish krone bonds while taking advantage of funding opportunities in the European market.