On Wednesday 22 March 2022, Prime Minister Alexander De Croo will receive his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson.

The two heads of government will exchange views on current issues such as migration, the economy and Ukraine in the run-up to the European Summit which will be held on 23-24 March.

Both prime ministers will also discuss the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the European Union (first half of 2024).

 

 

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The Belgian Debt Agency informs you that it has accepted bids for a total amount of EUR 3.902 billion , distributed into the following lines :

OLO 0.80 % 22/06/2027 (OLO81)
ISIN code : BE0000341504
Amount taken (EUR billion): 1.497
Weighted average yield : 2.375 %
Bid-to-cover ratio : 1.45

OLO 3.00 % 22/06/2033 (OLO97)
ISIN code : BE0000357666
Amount taken (EUR billion): 1.542
Weighted average yield : 2.778 %
Bid-to-cover ratio : 1.69

OLO 2.75 % 22/04/2039 (OLO96)
ISIN code...

The Belgian Debt Agency informs you that the range for the upcoming auction on Monday, 20 March 2023, has been determined at EUR 2.9/3.9 billion

3 OLO lines will be auctioned :

OLO 0.80% 22/06/2027 ISIN BE0000341504 (OLO 81)
OLO 3.00% 22/06/2033 ISIN BE0000357666 (OLO 97)
OLO 2.75% 22/04/2039 ISIN BE0000356650 (OLO 96)

The Belgian Debt Agency informs you that the following 3 OLO lines will be auctioned on Monday, 20 March 2023 :

1.
Description : OLO 0.80% 22/06/2027
ISIN code : BE0000341504
OLO number : OLO 81
Outstanding : EUR 15.508.000.000.00

2.
Description : OLO 3.00% 22/06/2033
ISIN code : BE0000357666
OLO number : OLO 97
Outstanding : EUR 7.000.000.000.00

3.
Description : OLO 2.75% 22/04/2039
ISIN code : BE0000356650
OLO number : OLO 96
Outstanding : EUR 4.500.000.000.00

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Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency:

 

As of the end of February 2023, the federal government debt amounted to EUR 481.210 billion. This means that this debt increased by EUR 6.85 billion compared to January.

In net terms (after deducting placements and securities held in portfolio), the federal government debt increased by EUR 7.37 billion, to EUR 468.612 billion.

The net balance to be financed in February was EUR 7.37 billion (to the detriment of the Treasury).

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The Belgian Debt Agency informs you that it has accepted bids of Treasury certificates for a total amount of EUR 2.830 billion, distributed into the following lines :

ISIN Code : BE0312789614 - 13/07/2023
Amount taken (EUR billion) : 0.800
Weighted average yield : 2.951%
Bid-to-cover ratio : 3.32

ISIN Code : BE0312793657 - 07/03/2024
Amount taken (EUR billion) : 2.030
Weighted average yield : 3.409%
Bid-to-cover ratio : 1.3

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The Belgian Debt Agency informs you that it has accepted bids of Treasury certificates for a total amount of EUR 2.093 billion, distributed into the following lines :

ISIN Code : BE0312789614 - 13/07/2023
Amount taken (EUR billion) : 1.090
Weighted average yield : 2.934%
Bid-to-cover ratio : 2.38

ISIN Code : BE0312790620 - 14/09/2023
Amount taken (EUR billion) : 1.003
Weighted average yield : 3.068%
Bid-to-cover ratio : 1.94

See our Refinitiv page BELG/TC or Bloomberg page BEDA -...

Belgium is a #SmartNation. Secretary of State for Digitalization, Mathieu Michel, wants to clarify the debate on the challenges of Web3, blockchain and digital assets. That is why we are launching Blockchain4Belgium!

On 15 February 2023, Belgium issued a new 30-year OLO with maturity date 22 June 2054. OLO 98 has an annual coupon of 3.30% and was issued at a price of 99.070%, bringing the annual cost to 3.349%.

The keen interest in the transaction and the high quality of the orders allowed 5.0 billion EUR to be placed with domestic and foreign investors.

The Belgian Debt Agency plans to issue a total of EUR 45.0 billion in OLOs this year. With yesterday's transaction, a total of EUR 12.505 billion was...

The 3.30% EUR 5 billion OLO98 benchmark issue, maturing 22 June 2054 for the Kingdom of Belgium (rated Aa3/AA/AA-; outlook all stable) is now priced.

Issue/Reoffer price 99.07, to yield 3.349%, equivalent to 8 bps above OLO95 (22 June 2053).

Payment date 22 February 2023. Short first coupon on 22 June 2023. Listing Brussels.

Belgian law. No XD, no NP. FM2 (with prior consultation with the issuer) applies.

Fees total 25 cts.

Reg S Category 1, 144A eligible, CAC, FCA/ICMA...

Today, the Belgian-German Energy Summit took place in Zeebruges in the presence of Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Belgium and Germany signed a common declaration to strengthen and enhance their energy cooperation.

The Minister of Finance, Vincent Van Peteghem, announces :

The Kingdom of Belgium intends to issue a new syndicated EURO benchmark bond maturing 22/06/2054 (OLO 98) in the near future, subject to market conditions.

BNP Paribas Fortis, Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Nomura have been mandated as joint bookrunners.

All other Primary Dealers will be invited to the syndicate group.

The OLO auction scheduled for 20/02/2023 is cancelled.