Retail Bond Expert

The rapidly developing UK retail corporate bond market is attracting a more diverse range of issuers and this has raised concerns that some investors may not fully understand the potential losses they could be exposed to.

A new FTSE ORB Index Series has launched. These new retail bond indices measure the performance of bonds listed on ORB, Order book for Retail Bonds, the LSE’s retail orientated trading platform

North Sea oil operator EnQuest revealed that it raised £145m from issuing a 10-year bond

Retail Bond Expert is proud to have taken part in celebrations at the London Stock Exchange to mark the third anniversary of the Orderbook for Retail Bonds (ORB).

With only six weeks left to make use of the 2012-2013 ISA allowance, savers and investors are increasingly considering retail bonds as a way to achieve above-inflation returns.

City Profile has been appointed as the corporate communications adviser to ORBIG, (Order Book for Retail Bond Issuer Group

Phillip Gilbert of Linear Investments poses the question

The launch marks an important new development for the retail bond market

Early closure of IPF offer shows strength of UK retail bond market with £70m raised

Numis Securities paint positive picture at conference at LSE

Elise Huttenga of IDCM discusses the appeal and growth of the retail bond market

Retail Bond raises £80m a week early

construction firm fails to attract enough investors

Mr Bond considers the recent exodus from bond funds

‘Fork ‘andles’ – Mr Bond Says Make Sure You Know What you are Buying

Retail Bond Expert confirms the need for caution as borrowers tempt investors with a whole range of both listed and unlisted bonds, and asks if it is time for industry standard product definitions.

International Personal Finance launches second tranche of its BB+ rated, seven year retail bond.

Oil company issues ‘top up’ on the retail bond launched earlier in the year.

Following the launch of its first retail bond in the UK Retail Bond Expert is delighted to have had the opportunity to speak to FD Tony Durrant who, in this unique interview, tells us more about the strategy that underpins £1.8 billion FTSE 250 oil exploration company Premier Oil and shares his thoughts about the Order Book for Retail Bonds (ORB).

LSE plans to introduce a broader fixed-income trading service

Positive response from investors prompts early closure

Retail Bond Expert highlights the need for standardised definitions in the lead up to ORB celebrations

At a well-attended event at the London Stock Exchange to mark the fourth anniversary of the launch of its Order Book for Retail Bonds, participants from all sectors of the market came together to celebrate its success to date and look forward to its prospects for the future.

New issue receives mixed response

Wasps today became the first sports business to launch a retail bond

Burford Capital, a company that provides litigation finance and in which rock star fund manager Neil Woodford holds a 10% stake has launched a retail bond offering investors a coupon of 6.125% over eight years

Harlequins seeks to raise £7.5 million to fund future development with 5 year mini-bond

The North Sea oil operator has breached a covenant of its retail bond and raised the coupon on its 2022 bond from 5.5% to 7.0%

£3.3bn bond buyback declared legal depriving retail investors of up to 16% interest

As part of its ongoing campaign to see investors better educated, RBE’s Mr Bond lifts the lid on some of the markets worst excesses - 'don’t take shareholder risks for bondholder rewards'

‘Too good to be true’ Providence Financial bonds prove to be just that

As mini-bonds issuer Providence Financial goes bust taking £10m of income seekers hard-earned with it, Retail Bond Expert’s Mr Bond explains the importance of its listing venue when considering a bond as an investment.

Premier Oil seems set to secure the biggest debt refinancing deal in the North Sea

Pre-Christmas cheer for income seekers with only the fourth issue on ORB in 2016

Retail Bond Expert’s Mr Bond considers whether there’s a ‘third way’ in the ongoing quest for income

Chief exec David Armstrong to step down as Wasps seem likely to refinance its retail bond

Burford Capital, a company that provides litigation finance and in which rock star fund manager Neil Woodford holds a 10% stake has launched a retail bond offering investors a coupon of 5% over nine and a half years

Lead manager Peel Hunt pulled stumps early on its most recent retail bond issue as Burford Capital raced to £175 million in just one week.

Retail Charity Bonds PLC today announced the launch of The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation Retail Charity Bond offering 4.25% due 6th July 2026.

Mortgage lender LendInvest is looking to raise £50 million by issuing a five-year retail bond offering 5.25%

Retail Bond Expert’s Mr Bond considers whether there’s a ‘third way’ in the ongoing quest for income

Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, has continued to target the UK market by announcing the launch of an actively managed bond fund

Select Property Group has today announced the offer of sterling-denominated retail bonds offering 6% p.a. due 2023

New platform allows retail investors to invest in corporate bonds and choose their return and duration

Hightown, the Hertfordshire-based landlord, which currently owns 5,300 properties, is offering a fixed term investment via the Retail Charity Bond platform

….And you thought that we were faking, that we were all just money making…..’

The Bonds that still have not come in from the cold; why investors keep getting the flu

Issuer of 6.5% retail bond due 2022 investigated after it breached financial covenants

FCA urges investors to sign up with lifeboat fund as SFO investigates

Provider of home credit and digital lender International Personal Finance (IPF) is offering DIY investors a rare opportunity with a new retail bond offering an eye-catching coupon of 7.75% p.a.

MPs call for FCA chief to quit as investors sweat on potential loss of £236m

FSCS says that just 159 out of 11,600 bondholders will definitely receive compensation after LCF scandal

Nerves for savers who ploughed £94 million into savings bond company founded by Graham Wellesley, as auditors suggest company may be in jeopardy

Retail Bond Expert’s Mr Bond looks at the factors that suggest we may have been in recession since the Global Financial Crisis and the contrasting fortunes of two recent retail bond issues trying to lure income investors on ORB

Chancellor has previously advocated an AIM-style exchange for SME retail bonds