EIB issues £50 mln digital bond, first in British pounds

The European Investment Bank has issued its first natively digital bond denominated in British pounds. The EIB raised 50 million with the bond, which has a duration of two years and bears a floating rate of interest.

BNP Paribas, HSBC and RBC Capital Markets are the joint lead managers. The syndicate was advised by Allen & Overy. EIB was advised by Clifford Chance.