NZDMO happy with use of syndication for oversubscribed 2020 listing [UPDATED]

The New Zealand Debt Management Office (NZDMO) cites market preference for immediate liquidity in a new benchmark line as the driver of its decision to use syndication for the listing of a new nominal benchmark line for the first time. The NZDMO placed NZ$2 billion (US$1.7 billion) in its new 2020 bond on April 10, and says it will consider further issuance of this type in future.