East-West Debt oct. 2002 news, update : IRAN
Iran The International Monetary Fund reviewed its cooperation with Iran. The IMF praised Iran's development plan which includes revision in foreign investment and tax laws, implementation of the single exchange rate policy, downsizing of government, elimination of non-tariff barriers in imports, privatization, and liberalization of exports. The government is also determined to achieve a balanced budget through fiscal and monetary discipline.
According to the IMF, the international financial markets have welcomed Iran's recent bond offering. In fact Iran's first eurobond was successfully launched after being heavily oversubscribed. The Euro 500 million bond was priced at 425 basis points over the equivalent rate of European swap transactions.
The first venture by Iran into the capital markets produced a substantial uptake by European investors. The subscription base was almost evenly split between regional and European investors. Some 53% were placed in the Middle East, 42% in Europe and 5% in Asia. In Europe, UK institutions took the largest share with 15%, followed by German investors at 11% and Swiss at 8%. Subscribers did not meet Iran's target of 50-66% of European investors.
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