ESM breaks new ground with zero coupon benchmark
The European Stability Mechanism took a novel approach to the sale of its shortest dated bond to date on Tuesday, printing a two year deal with what is understood to be the first ever 0% coupon on a benchmark from a supranational or agency. Agence Française de Développement is set to mimic the ESM’s tenor on Wednesday, after mandating banks for a long two year on Tuesday afternoon.
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