07/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/23/2026 06:13
This distinction highlights BIL's presence in the debt capital markets landscape and marks an important milestone in the continued development of the Bank's Debt Capital Markets (DCM) activities.
Since 2024, BIL has strengthened its Debt Capital Markets activities to support corporate and institutional clients in diversifying and expanding their funding sources.
The Bank's coverage spans a broad range of issuers, from AAA-rated sovereigns and European local authorities to financial institutions, investment funds and corporates. BIL supports clients across a variety of financing needs, ranging from benchmark transactions to private placement opportunities.
Leveraging its comprehensive service offering and strong position in the Luxembourg market, BIL is also committed to supporting innovation in capital markets. This includes initiatives ranging from the distribution of retail bonds, such as Luxembourg's Defence Bond 2026, to support for digital debt instruments issued using distributed ledger technology (DLT).
The development of our Debt Capital Markets activities reflects BIL's ambition to play a growing role in connecting issuers and investors. By combining local expertise with international market access, we support our clients in meeting their financing objectives while contributing to the diversification and growth of Luxembourg's capital markets..
Anne-Sophie Dufresne, Head of Corporate and Institutional BankingWorking alongside the world-leading market infrastructures of the Luxembourg financial centre, BIL actively contributes to the development of efficient and accessible debt capital markets.
In a market that has traditionally relied heavily on bank lending, BIL supports issuers in diversifying their sources of funding while providing investors with access to an expanding range of investment opportunities across public and private debt markets.
Through this approach, BIL aims to connect issuers and investors more effectively, foster financial innovation and contribute to the continued development of Luxembourg's capital markets ecosystem.