An Overview of the Irish Corporate Debt Market

The Irish corporate debt market is a sophisticated and dynamic component of the nation’s financial ecosystem, intrinsically linked to its status as a global hub for investment funds and multinational corporations. Its evolution from a domestically-focused...

Inflation-Linked Bonds: A Hedge for Irish Investors

Inflation-linked bonds (ILBs), often referred to as linkers, represent a sophisticated class of fixed-income securities designed to protect investors from the erosive effects of inflation. For Irish investors navigating an economic landscape punctuated by uncertainty,...

The Role of Covered Bonds in the Irish Banking Sector

Structure and Mechanics of the Irish Covered Bond Market The Irish covered bond market operates under a robust and precise legal and regulatory framework, primarily governed by the Irish Asset Covered Securities Act 2001 (as amended). This legislation transposed the...

ESG Integration in Irish Fixed Income Investing

The Irish Fixed Income Market: A Unique Landscape The Irish fixed income market is a sophisticated and dynamic ecosystem, distinct within the European context due to the outsized influence of its international financial services sector, particularly the dominance of...

A Deep Dive into Ireland’s High-Yield Bond Market

The Architecture of Ireland’s High-Yield Bond Market Ireland’s financial landscape is globally renowned for its robust and sophisticated ecosystem, primarily known as a hub for investment funds and multinational corporations. Within this framework, the...

Understanding the Irish Sovereign Green Bond Framework

The Irish Sovereign Green Bond Framework, formally established by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) in 2018, is the foundational document governing the issuance of green bonds by the Irish government. Its primary purpose is to finance and refinance...