About the World Bank's Debt Issuance
The World Bank is one of the most recognized and innovative borrowers in the capital markets and has over 50 years of experience. World Bank bonds are issued by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). World Bank debt products provide investors with the reassurance of a superior credit rating, a wide choice of products, and strong secondary market performance for liquid World Bank benchmark bonds. The World Bank also customizes its debt offerings to meet investors' specific asset and liability needs.
Debt Products
The World Bank's spectrum of products covers Discount Notes with maturities ranging from one day to 360 days, and World Bank bonds issued as highly liquid benchmark bonds, plain vanilla and emerging market currency bonds, as well as a broad range of structured notes.
Annual Issuance
The World Bank raises around US$12-15 billion a year in the capital markets.
Financial Strength
As a reflection of the strength of the institution's capital backing as well as its prudent financial policies and risk controls, debt issued by the World Bank has been AAA-rated since 1959.
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