Central banks prove eager investors in AIIB debut

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Central banks and other official sector bodies proved eager buyers of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s first global bond issuance, snapping up two-thirds of the debt on offer.

The May 9 issuance saw $2.5 billion in five-year bonds issued, with orders surpassing $4.5 billion. As many as 90 large investors submitted orders, representing 27 countries.

The AIIB said 67% of investors were central banks or other official sector institutions, followed by 25% banks, 5% fund managers, 2%

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