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Formerly (and still commonly) known as a Eurobond.
Formerly (and still much more commonly) known as a Eurobond.


An offshore bond, normally issued in a Eurocurrency, in the international capital markets.   
An offshore bond, normally issued in a [[Eurocurrency]], in the international capital markets.   


Maturities at issue are normally greater than one year.
Maturities at issue are normally greater than one year.

Revision as of 10:36, 3 March 2015

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Formerly (and still much more commonly) known as a Eurobond.

An offshore bond, normally issued in a Eurocurrency, in the international capital markets.

Maturities at issue are normally greater than one year.

They are usually - but not always - in bearer form.

They can be issued on any interest basis.


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Any bond issued outside the country of domicile of the issuer.


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The term is also sometimes used (incorrectly) to refer to a global bond.


See also