MetLife Funding launches new 10-year deal

Metropolitan Life Global Funding (MetLife Funding) (AA-/Aa3) launched a minimum A$150 million 10-year secured transaction on 6 July. Initial price guidance is in the area of 130 basis points over semi-quarterly swap, with the transaction expected to price on day of launch according to lead managers ANZ, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deutsche Bank and National Australia Bank.