CABEI highlights the potential of capital markets and showcases best practices during regional forum on Attracting New Issuers

Tegucigalpa, August 1st, 2022.- With the support of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and the participation of companies from different sectors, the "Forum for Attracting New Issuers" was held this Thursday, organized by the Central American Stock Exchange (BCV).

On this occasion, CABEI presented its financing strategy and the experience accumulated over the years as a recurring issuer in international capital markets. CABEI highlighted the relevance of its "AA" rating, which places it as the best Latin American credit rating, and its Medium Term Note (MTN) issuance program, through which it has issued more than 140 debt securities in 24 different currencies and 23 markets, including placements in each of the countries of the Central American region.  

In addition, the multilateral seeks to transfer to the regional market the knowledge and experience of issuances with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.

CABEI's Executive President, Dr. Dante Mossi, mentioned: "This type of event is of vital importance to promote stock market activity through investment and business in the securities market, which allows for the strengthening and growth of the Honduran economy and the region. We at CABEI are pleased to have shared our experiences and contributions to make this forum possible.”

It was also mentioned that CABEI is working on the implementation of a regional public debt market in order to strengthen domestic markets and increase the supply of instruments available to investors. With the sponsorship provided by the multilateral, participants took the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of financing through the securities market.