Bond Names Around the World
Bonds are a serious business, but there is a lighter side to the market which can be seen in the names given to bonds issued in certain jurisdictions under certain conditions. In this video, Nigel runs us through different types of bonds that are named after food, animals, people and plants.
Overview
Every day, billions of dollars in new bonds are sold into the world's various debt markets. Bonds are a serious business, but there is a lighter side to the market, as shown by the names given to bonds issued in specific jurisdictions under specific conditions. They are named after foods, animals, people, and even plants in some cases.
Key learning objectives:
What are the bonds named after people?
What are the bonds named after animals?
What are the bonds named after foods and plants?
What are IFC and market building benefits of IFC programmes?
Summary
Expert
Nigel Owen
Nigel spent nearly 20 years in debt capital markets. During this time, he worked for The Royal Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Canada, and National Australia Bank. Nigel has moved across various teams including treasury, private placement, origination, and syndicate. He currently works for the National Australia Bank to run the new issuance desk in Europe.
