New Zealand dollar

Bank of China has priced bonds denominated in US dollars, euros and Australian dollars worth $3bn-equivalent, with another two tranches in New Zealand dollars set to be priced on Wednesday. The deal, sold under different branches of the bank, reflects the relentless bid for floating rate notes (FRNs).

A year after selling a $3.1bn-equivalent four-currency, six-tranche Belt and Road blockbuster, Bank of China is making a comeback with another Reg S only bond to support the initiative.

World Bank issued a rare benchmark Canadian dollar bond this week, raising C$1bn ($802m) with a sustainable development deal in a strong week for niche currency sales from SSA borrowers that also included several Australian and New Zealand dollar deals.

The Inter-American Development Bank has joined the New Zealand dollar market by bringing a NZ$200m ($144.7m) 2023 clip on Thursday. It has been a very active week so far in Kauri bonds, with Asian Development Bank pricing a NZ$500m on Wednesday.

Asian Development Bank's minimum NZ$200m ($143.6m) five year Kauri bond has grown to NZ$350m, with books still open until Tuesday.

International Finance Corporation introduced the Kauri market to green bonds on Thursday, after opening books on a socially responsible New Zealand dollar note with a NZ$100m ($75.2m) minimum size.

International Finance Corporation introduced the Kauri market to green bonds on Thursday, after opening books on a socially responsible New Zealand dollar note with a NZ$100m ($75.2m) minimum.

Asian Development Bank added a A$60m ($47.7m) clip to its 15 year Australian dollar bond on Wednesday, as demand grows for Kangaroo paper beyond 10 years.

Kommunalbanken on Tuesday became the first issuer to tap the Kauri market since February. The Nordic agency responded to reverse enquiries, tapping an eight year bond at an after-swap pricing level that was a little over its dollar curve.

Kommunalbanken responded to reverse enquiry on Tuesday, tapping an eight year Kauri bond at an after-swap pricing level that was a little over its dollar curve.

Kommnunalbanken is bookbuilding in the Kauri market, with the deal expected to close on Tuesday.

The World Bank this week eschewed core markets beset by volatility in favour of the Kauri market, tapping a 3.5% January 2021 line for a record-breaking NZ$875m ($615.1m).