What are Corporate Bonds?
Just like sovereigns, corporations raise debt to supplement operational revenues. In this video, Tim covers what a corporate bond is and how it is issued, the importance of credit ratings, and capital structure.
Overview
A corporate bond is a bond issued by a corporation in the debt capital market to supplement operational revenues and finance company activities.
Key learning objectives:
Define a corporate bond
Explain the different uses of bond proceeds and their benefits
Discuss the different assessments investors use before financing
Summary
Expert
Tim Skeet
Banker with more than 35 years experience in the financial markets. Tim has been an ICMA board member and an ECBC steering committee member. Tim is a Freeman of the City of London.
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