Online articles

• Funding diversity and sustainability top the agenda for SSAs

  KangaNews surveyed supranational, sovereign and agency issuers in May-June 2022, marking the ninth year in which these entities have provided their views and outlook on global funding. The latest survey shows a resurgence in use of noncore markets – most notably the Australian dollar – and the ever-growing significance of sustainability labelled bonds.

• Headwinds for SSAs down under but market position remains

  After a very positive start to the new year in Australia, supranational, sovereign and agency Kangaroo issuance has dialled right back as the sector goes through a periodic revaluation of relative value and appeal to domestic and offshore investors. Assisted by their affinity with sustainability-labelled issuance, however, these issuers remain a core part of the market in Australia and New...

• Profiles of SSA borrowers 2022

  Key information, charts and contact details for 38 supranational, sovereign and agency (SSA) borrowers relevant to the Australian and New Zealand markets. Profiles include details on sustainable finance and overall funding strategies.

• Putting the pieces together

  The global rates market is at an inflection point. Prashant Newnaha, director, Australian and New Zealand rates and macro strategy at TD Securities in Singapore, discusses how the rapid change in conditions is affecting Australasian markets in particular.

• SSAs ride the global market rapids

  With uncertainty in global funding conditions almost certain to persist, some of the most prominent issuers in the Kangaroo and Kauri markets talk to KangaNews about their programmes and what comes next – including the ever-growing role of sustainable finance.