What is Sovereign, Supranational and Agency Debt (SSA)?

What is Sovereign, Supranational and Agency Debt (SSA)?

Tim Skeet

35 years: Debt capital markets

A number of supranational entities, owned by several sovereign governments, issue debt in the capital markets to finance their activities. In this short video, Tim explains the Sovereigns, Supranational and Agency (SSA) segment in relation to the debt capital markets.

A number of supranational entities, owned by several sovereign governments, issue debt in the capital markets to finance their activities. In this short video, Tim explains the Sovereigns, Supranational and Agency (SSA) segment in relation to the debt capital markets.

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What is Sovereign, Supranational and Agency Debt (SSA)?

1 min 15 secs

Overview

The Public Sector (SSA) is the most prolific issuer category. They issue debt in capital markets to finance their activities.

Key learning objectives:

  • Define SSA and SSAR

  • Identify what SSA and SSAR have in common

  • Explain why SSA and SSAR are sought by investors

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Summary

What is SSA and SSAR?

  • SSA stands for Sovereign, Supranational and Agency debt
  • SSAR stands for Sovereigns, Supranationals, Agencies and Regionals

What do these issuers have in common?

They have a public orientation and have national or transnational governmental affiliations.

Why are they popular amongst investors?

In the case of Supranationals, the shareholders are the major governments, hence, they receive top ratings. Investors see this as a lower chance of defaulting.

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Tim Skeet

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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