Are Irish Savings Bonds Right for Your Portfolio?

Understanding Irish Savings Bonds and How They Function Irish Savings Bonds are medium to long-term savings products issued by the Irish government through the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA). Their primary purpose is to raise funds for state expenditures...

Investing in Ireland: A Look at State Savings

Ireland presents a compelling landscape for investors, blending a dynamic, globally connected economy with unique, government-backed savings opportunities. For those seeking security above all else, State Savings products stand as a cornerstone of prudent financial...

The Ultimate Guide to Irish Savings Bonds

Understanding Irish Savings Bonds: A Secure Investment Vehicle Irish Savings Bonds represent a cornerstone of secure, state-backed investment opportunities for individuals within Ireland. Issued by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) on behalf of the Irish...

Investor Appetite for Irish Debt in the Global Market

Ireland’s National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has successfully executed a strategy of diversifying its investor base and debt profile, transforming Ireland into a compelling case study of sovereign debt resilience. The global appetite for Irish government...

Ireland’s Bond Issuance Strategy for 2024 and Beyond

Ireland’s National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has meticulously crafted a bond issuance strategy for 2024 and beyond that balances prudent fiscal management with the agility required to navigate a complex global macroeconomic landscape. This approach is not...

Retail Bonds: A Guide for Irish Domestic Investors

What Are Retail Bonds? A retail bond is a type of debt security issued by a company, financial institution, or government body and is specifically marketed and available to individual, or “retail,” investors. When you purchase a bond, you are essentially...

The Outlook for Irish 10-Year Bond Yields

The trajectory of Irish 10-year government bond yields is a critical barometer for the nation’s economic health, investor confidence, and fiscal policy. These yields, representing the effective interest rate the Irish government pays to borrow for a decade, are...