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Cyprus Secures Record Demand for 10-Year Bond

Published January 22, 2026, 12:33
Cyprus Secures Record Demand for 10-Year Bond

The Ministry of Finance announced that the €16.5 billion bid for the Cypriot Republic's €1 billion 10-year bond issuance is a historic event. The secured interest rate of 3.25% is the lowest compared to recent bond issuances by other countries, such as Greece and Portugal. The Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos, emphasized that the high demand reflects recognition of the government's sound economic policies, creating stability and security for investors. The government is committed to continuing this policy, which, according to the Minister, will ensure the future growth of the economy and allow the positive results to be utilized for society. It was also noted that the bond issuance does not represent an increase in debt, but rather the replacement of a bond that has matured. Furthermore, public debt has already been reduced to around 55% of GDP, exceeding the initial target of 60% for the end of the year. This development creates opportunities to increase spending on development projects and social policy. According to the Public Debt Management Office, 80% of the bids came from international investors, with the United Kingdom leading at 43.5%, followed by the Scandinavian countries (14.0%), Portugal (9.7%), Germany and Austria (4.6%), France (2.5%), the Netherlands (1.6%), and Italy (1.6%). The majority of investors were asset managers (53.8%), followed by banks (25.8%), insurance/pension companies (8.1%), and central banks/official institutions (7.8%).