Singapore's Overall Bond Issuance Jumps 22% in 2025
MT Newswires10:21
Singapore's overall bond issuance jumped by 22% year on year to $95 billion in 2025, according to data released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Monday.
Total outstanding debt arranged by financial institutions in the city-state rose by 6.8% year over year to SG$659 billion, while new debt issuance rose 10% to SG$339 billion, driven by refinancing needs and regional demand for AI, technology and infrastructure funding.
Covered bond issuance reached SG$11 billion, taking the market's outstanding size to around SG$29.8 billion.
MAS has flagged higher bond yields and inflation concerns for 2026, with Asian bond markets to remain resilient.
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