Belgium Hires Banks for New 10-Year Government Bond Issue

By Emese Bartha

Belgium hired banks for the syndicated launch of a new 10-year government bond with maturity in June 2033, one of the lead manager banks said in a deal statement on Monday.

Belgium, meanwhile, cancelled a government bond auction scheduled for Jan. 30 due to the upcoming syndicated issue which is planned in the near future, subject to market conditions.

The banks hired as joint bookrunners are BNP Paribas Fortis, Credit Agricole CIB, J.P. Morgan, KBC Bank and Natixis.

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