Republic of the Philippines completes synthetic note issue

Entering its first derivative transaction with a financial institution, the government has completed a $220.4 million synthetic financing via HSBC.
July 25, 2001

Taking advantage of pricing differentials between its onshore and offshore credit curve, the Republic of the Philippines has been able to secure substantial cost savings over issuance in the straight dollar market.

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