World Bank’s EUR 3 Billion 10-Year Sustainable Development Bond Attracts Exceptional Global Demand

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 25, 2026 –The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a 10-year euro-denominated benchmark bond maturing in September 2036, raising EUR 3 billion.

The transaction attracted over 115 orders totaling over EUR 6 billion, appealing to investors around the globe. The bond priced with an annual yield of 3.477%. This equates to a spread vs. the reference Bund of +25.5 basis points.

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World Bank’s 10-Year EUR Sustainable Development Bond Attracts Strong Demand from Diverse Investors

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2024 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a 10-year euro-denominated benchmark bond maturing in February 2034, raising EUR 3 billion.

The transaction attracted over 100 orders totaling EUR 4.7 billion, appealing to European and global investors seeking high credit quality and an investment that supports sustainable development at the longer end of the EUR curve. 

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