World Bank’s USD 4 billion bond attracts more than USD 11 billion in orders [1]
The World Bank priced a USD 4 billion, seven-year Sustainable Development Bond maturing on August 25, 2033, with settlement scheduled for August 25, 2026.[1] More than 150 global investors submitted over USD 11 billion in orders, led primarily by bank treasuries, central banks and official institut…
The World Bank priced a USD 4 billion, seven-year Sustainable Development Bond maturing on August 25, 2033, with settlement scheduled for August 25, 2026.[1] More than 150 global investors submitted over USD 11 billion in orders, led primarily by bank treasuries, central banks and official institutions, and asset managers.[1]
Why it matters: The heavily subscribed order book indicates strong institutional demand for highly rated sustainable-development debt as the World Bank returned to the USD benchmark market for its new fiscal year.[1]
Key insights: The Aaa/AAA-rated bond carries a 4.50% semi-annual coupon and was issued at 99.668%, producing a 4.556% yield.[1] | The bond was priced at a spread of 3.9 basis points over the reference US Treasury and will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.[1] | Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, and TD Securities served as lead managers.[1]
Cheatsheet facts: What changed: The World Bank priced a USD 4 billion benchmark Sustainable Development Bond after receiving more than USD 11 billion in orders from over 150 investors.[1] | Why now: The transaction marked the World Bank’s first USD benchmark of its new fiscal year and reopened the USD primary market after the summer break.[1] | Watch next: The observable next milestone is settlement on August 25, 2026; the bond is scheduled to mature on August 25, 2033.[1]
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The World Bank priced a USD 4 billion, seven-year Sustainable Development Bond maturing on August 25, 2033, with settlement scheduled for August 25, 2026.[1] More than 150 global investors submitted over USD 11 billion in orders, led primarily by bank treasuries, central banks and official institutions, and asset managers.[1]
Why it matters: The heavily subscribed order book indicates strong institutional demand for highly rated sustainable-development debt as the World Bank returned to the USD benchmark market for its new fiscal year.[1]
Key insights: The Aaa/AAA-rated bond carries a 4.50% semi-annual coupon and was issued at 99.668%, producing a 4.556% yield.[1] | The bond was priced at a spread of 3.9 basis points over the reference US Treasury and will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.[1] | Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, and TD Securities served as lead managers.[1]
Cheatsheet facts: What changed: The World Bank priced a USD 4 billion benchmark Sustainable Development Bond after receiving more than USD 11 billion in orders from over 150 investors.[1] | Why now: The transaction marked the World Bank’s first USD benchmark of its new fiscal year and reopened the USD primary market after the summer break.[1] | Watch next: The observable next milestone is settlement on August 25, 2026; the bond is scheduled to mature on August 25, 2033.[1]