Bookrunners: Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and Standard Chartered
Co-managers: Danareksa Skuritas and Timegah Sekuritas Indonesia
The Covid-19 pandemic fundamentally altered people’s way of life this year. Its impact also seeped into Asia’s bond market, forcing borrowers to adapt and find ways to use the capital markets to combat the impact of the coronavirus.
In April, the Indonesian sovereign led the way in raising funds from the international bond market to fight against the virus.
Indonesia's transaction, which was split between a 10.5 year bond, a 30.5 year tranche and a 50 year note, was not explicitly labelled a Covid bond. But the country’s ministry of finance made it clear to investors that the proceeds would help stimulate the economy and provide relief for those hit the hardest by the virus.