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Changes to the UK’s listing regime were designed to open up the corporate bond market to retail investors. But regulatory reform on its own

Our latest sector review looks at how 2026’s wave of consolidation (Nationwide/Virgin Money, Coventry/Co-op Bank), a shifting rate environment, and evolving capital rules are reshaping the sector, and where investors can still find value.

Our Fixed Income Analyst, Lyubomir Dilov, examines Alphabet’s rare multi-tranche sterling issuance and what it reveals about relative value across the GBP investment-grade universe.

Allia C&C is delighted to announce that it has arranged an additional £2.9m of Core Capital Deferred Shares (“CCDS”) for Ecology Building Society (“Ecology”) taking the total CCDS outstanding to £10m.

Allia C&C has published its latest annual review (2025), which shows a significant growth in the number of clients and mandates being handled. This has led to more social impact by our clients.

Allia C&C is pleased to announce the successful completion of a CCDS issue for the Ecology Building Society. The transaction provides Ecology with Common Equity Tier 1 capital allowing it to continue expanding the scope of its operations.

Allia C&C is delighted to have worked with LiveWest Treasury PLC to launch its 5% fixed rate notes due in 2031 as part of its EMTN programme. The bonds were issued with a coupon of 5% with a six-year maturity, benefiting from the shape of the yield curve.

An updated sustainability bond framework has been launched for RCB to provide a transparent account of the process by which the board of RCB reviews each prospective borrower.