AfDB’s Nokkie social bond sparks debate

Issuers and syndicate desks were split over whether the African Development Bank’s inaugural Norwegian krone bond — the first ever social bond in the Norwegian market — could pave the way for further social issuance in the sector.

• 11 Apr 2019

AfDB NOK500m 1.5% Apr 22 social bond, SEK1.25bn 0.375% Apr 24 green bond

• 11 Apr 2019

AfDB opens up Nokkie social market

The African Development Bank’s inaugural Norwegian krone bond, the first ever social bond in the Norwegian market, could pave the way for further social issuance in the sector.

• 09 Apr 2019

Sub-sovereigns print private Scandie notes

An attractive Scandinavian market led two European sub-sovereigns to print private notes this week.

• 04 Apr 2019

Saxony-Anhalt makes Nokkie bond debut

The Federal State of Saxony-Anhalt issued its debut Norwegian krone bond on April 1. The treasury was pleased with a successful private placement that could open up a new funding market for Saxony-Anhalt.

• 03 Apr 2019

Stockholm places largest private deal since 2012

A strong Swedish market led the City of Stockholm to place its first private trade of the year on Monday. The Skr2.5bn ($268.4m) note was its largest non-syndicated issue since 2012.

• 02 Apr 2019