After initially planning to bring its debut green bond to the market this year, Greece is now looking to issue the deal in 2023, OMFIF understands. Almost every western European sovereign has issued green bonds, so Greece’s planned foray into this market is well overdue. The deal could come in the early part of 2023, with Greece looking to press on and issue the deal as soon as market conditions are receptive next year.
Growing geopolitical problem for debt managers By Neil Williams and Taylor Pearce Ignazio Visco, governor of the Banca d’Italia, joined OMFIF to speak on the economic outlook in Italy and the euro area. Visco discussed the challenges faced by policy-makers, as gas prices and the war in Ukraine add to inflation.
MEETINGS Monetary policy, financial stability and reserves management Tuesday 22 November, Roundtable This is the first of two roundtables hosted by OMFIF and State Street Bank. It explores three key areas that central banks must consider for data categorisation, integration and management.
ON DEMAND CEE in focus: navigating through volatility OMFIF’s Sovereign Debt Institute hosted a high-level event focused on the CEE region. It brought together leading debt management offices and investors to discuss how sovereign issuers are finding innovative ways to navigate through the volatility and the outlook ahead.
LATEST REPORT Digital assets: Regulation and infrastructure for an evolving economy This report examines the economic opportunities digital assets present, looking at different kinds of digital assets and the possibilities they offer for businesses and individuals to deliver value and generate revenue.
