Historical Performance of Irish Government Bonds

The Origins and Early Market Development The genesis of the Irish government bond market is intrinsically linked to the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Prior to independence, Irish public debt was issued and managed as part of the United Kingdom’s...

The Role of the NTMA in Managing National Debt

The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) is a statutory body established in 1990 in response to a severe fiscal crisis in Ireland. Its primary, founding mandate was to take over the management of Ireland’s national debt from the Department of Finance, bringing a...

Inflation-Linked Bonds Offered by the NTMA

The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) is Ireland’s sovereign debt management office. Its primary mandate is to borrow funds for the Exchequer and manage the national debt at the lowest possible long-term cost. A key instrument in its funding arsenal is the...

Analyzing the Maturity Profile of NTMA Debt Issuance

The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) is the body responsible for managing Ireland’s national debt. Its approach to debt issuance is a sophisticated exercise in balancing cost, risk, and market stability. Central to this strategy is the management of the...

How to Buy Irish Government Bonds Through the NTMA

The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) is the body responsible for managing Ireland’s national debt and borrowing needs. It does this primarily by issuing Irish Government Bonds, which are debt securities that represent a loan made by an investor to the Irish...