Webcast (replay): EU bond issuance and the impact on the derivatives landscape

After the successful launch of the first tranch of SURE Bonds and the overwhelming interest from market participants, making it likely to upsize issuance without much difficulties. The EU will thus become not only the largest Supranational issuer in Europe and the world but also one of the largest pan-European issuing entities. It will also become the largest global issuer of green bonds.

In this webcast industry experts discuss the implications of the EU bond issuance, how it impacts derivatives market, and what opportunities and challenges a relatively fast pace of new debt issuance has created for market participants. 

• Overview of the overall program, the SURE scheme and Covid-19 impact
• Will the new green bonds set a new standard for the European ESG market?
• What impact will the "Next Generation EU-Bonds" (NGEU) have on the European fixed income landscape
• Can the futures market support soon to be launched NGEU bonds?
• What would be the impact on trading volumes of existing European fixed income futures?

Moderator:

Lee Bartholomew, Head of fixed income product R&D, Eurex

Speakers:

Jutta Frey-Hartenberger, Fixed income R&D, Eurex

Natacha Hilger, Relationship manager, European debt management offices, Deutsche Bank

Jovita Razauskaite, Portfolio manager, green bonds, NN Investment Partners