Assessing the cost effectiveness of index-linked bond issuance

Sovereign index-linked bond issuance has grown significantly since the early 1980s and index-linked bonds have become a widely accepted part of the set of instruments that sovereign debt managers use for funding purposes. This paper sets out a methodology for assessing their cost effectiveness relative to other financing options, using UK examples for illustration.

7th OECD Forum on African Public Debt Management

Taking place in South Africa, the 7th Annual Forum on African Public Debt Management focussed on current priorities relating to African public debt management and bond markets.

Statistiques de l'OCDE sur la dette de l'administration centrale 2012

Les gouvernements sont parmi les principaux émetteurs de titres d’emprunt sur le marché mondial des capitaux. Cette publication fournit des informations quantitatives sur les titres d’emprunt d’État en vue de répondre aux besoins analytiques des utilisateurs tels que les pouvoirs publics, les spécialistes de la gestion de la dette et les analystes de marché. Les statistiques sont présentées selon un plan d’ensemble normalisé pour

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• OECD Central Government Debt Statistics 2012

Government Debt Management and Operational Risk: A Risk Management Framework and its Application in Turkey

The management of operational risk is at the heart of efficient government, but countries often fail to apply good or even routine operational risk management practices and have difficulty in understanding how to put the processes in place. This paper sets out a widely-applicable and relevant policy approach and management framework and illustrates its practical application in Turkey.

Sovereign debt and financial stability

In-depth analysis from the OECD addresses the financial market dimension of sovereign debt challenges to assist policy makers in designing, adopting, and implementing appropriate policies.

Les emprunts des administrations publiques des pays de l’OCDE devraient s’accroître légèrement en 2013

Les besoins d’emprunt bruts des administrations publiques des pays de l’OCDE devraient s‘accroître légèrement pour se situer aux alentours de 10 900 milliards de dollars en 2013, soit plus que le montant déjà élevé de 10 800 milliards de dollars de 2012, d’après un nouveau rapport de l’OCDE.

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• OECD government borrowing set to rise slightly in 2013

Public Debt Management Network for Emerging Markets

This website provides a virtual knowledge sharing network for debt managers to share experiences, best practices and techniques on all aspects of public debt management.

6th OECD Forum on African Public Debt Management

Organised in Midrand, the 6th Annual Forum on African Public Debt Management focussed on current priorities relating to African public debt management and bond markets.

Ratings Agencies Issues: Presentation to the French Senate

This presentation by Adrian Blundell Wignall was made to the French Senate on 27 March 2012 in the context of their enquiry on credit rating agencies (CRAs).

13th OECD-World Bank Group-IMF Global Bond Market Forum

Discussions at the forum will focus on latest developments in global bond markets, including the impact of the financial crisis on market functioning and debt levels and other emerging issues.