OMFIF’s flagship annual event from the Sovereign Debt Institute returns to Luxembourg on 19 September, bringing together leading issuers from the European sovereign, supranational and agency sector with many of the most influential investors in European fixed income.

SDI meetings have become a staple in the SSA calendar for both issuers and investors. The SDI’s Public sector debt summit in March 2024 was attended by almost 70 players in the broader SSA community. Issuers and investors made up around 60% of the audience, with the rest of the attendees representing key intermediaries in these markets.

The intimate, invitation-only format of SDI’s events has made them popular with market participants. The events are interactive and off the record, with all delegates able to contribute to the discussions and exchange views frankly. We also ensure there is plenty of opportunity for networking alongside the discussion groups, enabling all participants to establish and build closer relationships with their clients and other stakeholders.

Our carefully crafted agenda, informed by our constant contact with the market, covers areas that are front of mind for market participants. It provides a platform for all stakeholders – issuers, investors and intermediaries – to debate these key issues.

Key topics to be discussed this year:

• Themes and lessons learned during 2024 and a look ahead to issuance plans in 2025
• The macro environment – how geopolitical factors are affecting the European bond market
• Best practice on allocations in primary markets and optimising investor bases
• Initiatives for promoting consistent liquidity in European SSA bonds
• The role of primary dealers: making the model work for issuers, investors and banks
• Latest developments in sustainable bonds: products, standards and reporting
• Currencies: are euro-denominated bonds growing in popularity with global investors, and what other currencies offer value to buyers and sellers?