AIIB launches inaugural Kangaroo sustainable-development bond

On 27 April, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (AAA/Aaa/AAA) launched an inaugural A$300-500 million (US$233.5-389.2 million), five-year, Kangaroo, sustainable-development bond. Indicative price guidance for the deal is 21-23 basis points area over semi-quarterly swap, equivalent to 30.5-32.5 basis points area over Australian Commonwealth government bond.