COE gets going early again in 2007
Council of Europe Development Bank followed its 2006 pattern of being one of the first issuers in the Kangaroo bond market, pricing a new maturity - a A$200 million 6.25 per cent January 2012 - on January 12.
WATC’S long road to green-bond success
The journey to green-bond issuance was a protracted one for Western Australian Treasury Corporation, as the issuer wanted state government commitments and the wider state economy to align with investor expectations before joining the market. A successful debut transaction priced in June 2023 suggests the preparatory work was more than worthwhile.
Export Finance Australia pushes the boat out
Export Finance Australia is planning a return to the US 144A market after a successful debut deal in 2022. The export credit agency aims to capitalise on international demand for triple-A rated government-sector debt, while at the same time meeting the obligations of an extended investment mandate.