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Address of International Investment Bank

Address of International Investment Bank

Due to US sanctions and the designation of International Investment Bank in the US OFAC SDN list, the Bank is currently deprived of the ability to conduct financial operations. Due to the de-facto termination of Hungary's membership in International Investment Bank, IIB has exhausted basis for further operations from its headquarters in Budapest and in the European Union. The Bank has commenced a relocation of its operations and functions of its headquarters from Hungary to Russia. The…  Read more
International Investment Bank fulfills its obligations towards Hungarian investors

International Investment Bank fulfills its obligations towards Hungarian investors

On October 18, 2022 IIB redeemed the outstanding part of IIB2022/II HUF bonds. This debt instrument was issued under the Hungarian law, approved by the National Bank of Hungary and listed on the Budapest Stock Exchange with ISIN HU0000359245, in a total amount of HUF 10,84 bn and with the coupon of 1,25% for its holders. “In current challenging global economic environment the Bank is determined to continue carrying out its mission as a multilateral development institution and to duly…  Read more
IIB partially buys-back HUF bonds due on October 18th , 2022

IIB partially buys-back HUF bonds due on October 18th , 2022

Given the challenging and hardly predictable market and geopolitical environment, IIB is conducting an active and responsible liability management policy smoothening the forthcoming redemptions peak later this year. Following the interest expressed by investors during the last few weeks, as well as taking into account lack of the secondary market activity, IIB had offered its investors the opportunity to exit, showing a price of 95% of face value (94,29% since there was no payment of accrued…  Read more
Fitch Ratings keeps IIB rating as investment grade

Fitch Ratings keeps IIB rating as investment grade

Following the decision of S&P Global that affirmed the long-term credit rating of International Investment Bank at “A-“ level with a negative outlook, on March 9, 2022 Fitch Ratings reviewed the institution’s long-term credit rating assigning “BBB” with a negative outlook. The decision affirms IIB’s average credit rating at investment grade. It is currently at par with a sovereign credit rating of Hungary, one of its main shareholder states. Despite a number of public announcements made by…  Read more
S&P Global affirms long-term rating of International Investment Bank  at

S&P Global affirms long-term rating of International Investment Bank at "A-" level

On March 9, 2022, international credit rating agency S&P Global affirmed long-term rating of International Investment Bank at “A-“. Among the main factors underpinning the decision, S&P indicates the solid capital position, comprehensive liquidity buffers and the special status of IIB as an international financial institution. Taking into account public statements of some European member states of the Bank regarding their possible withdrawal from IIB amid unfolding geopolitical events, the…  Read more