VisionFund launches inaugural Kangaroo impact bond
- Monday, 11 November 2019
On 11 November, VisionFund International (VisionFund), the microfinance subsidiary of World Vision, launched an inaugural five-year, indicative A$20 million (US$13.7 million) Kangaroo impact bond. The forthcoming deal has a coupon of 5 per cent paid semi-annually. FIIG Securities is leading.
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