WASHINGTON, D.C., May 7, 2026 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, rated Aaa/AAA) today priced an Australian dollar 2 billion 5.5-year Sustainable Development Bond due November 2031.
The World Bank Group’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. Building the foundation for job creation and inclusive growth are central to this mission. Proceeds of the bond will be used to support the financing of eligible sustainable development activities in line with this mission and designed to achieve positive social and environmental impacts in developing countries.
The transaction received over 80 high-quality orders, with an orderbook totaling over AUD 6.5 billion driven by bank treasuries, asset managers, and central banks/official institutions. The 5.00% p.a. fixed-rate bond equates to a spread of +34.75 basis points over the Australian government bond due November 2031.
The joint-lead managers for the transaction are Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deutsche Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and TD Securities. The bond will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
“This outstanding Australian dollar transaction reaffirms the strong relationship between the World Bank and Australian dollar investors whose support reached a new milestone, with the largest orderbook ever for a World Bank AUD bond. The quality and depth of demand underscores investor support for the World Bank and a shared commitment to channeling long-term capital toward building prosperity and creating jobs that lift people out of poverty,” said Jorge Familiar, Vice President and Treasurer, World Bank Group.
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