Queensland Treasury Corporation
New lease of life for blockchain bonds
Advocates touted early issuance of blockchain bonds as a sign of things to come but the market went quiet after a few transactions. Market participants say the blockchain-bond dream is alive, however, as recent central-bank moves to create digital currencies could solve several issues in the initial deals and help reboot the whole concept.
TCorp and QTC 2021/22 funding requirements down
Investors snap up semi-government GSS bonds
Investor appetite for green, social and sustainability bonds continues to outstrip supply, with two recent semi-government deals attracting renewed engagement from a diverse range of domestic and global investors. The bonds – from Queensland Treasury Corporation and Treasury Corporation of Victoria – significantly stepped up flow from these issuers.
QTC prices new A$1.5 billion August 2033 line via syndication
QTC launches August 2033 benchmark deal via syndication
QTC enticed back into green-bond market for A$3 billion deal
Increased appetite for green bonds and renewed engagement from a diverse range of domestic and global investors brought Queensland Treasury Corporation back to the labelled market after a year-long absence, pricing a A$3 billion (US$2.2 billion) deal on September 9.
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