Eximbank released 3 new bonds series last week with a total of IDR1,979 billion issuance size. The three series bonds are; Series A (370 days) has IDR757 billion in principal value while Series B (3 year) and Series C (5 year) carried IDR 309 billion and IDR 913 billion of principal value respectively. This new eximbank bond issuance made a total YTD issuance rising to IDR 52 trillion versus IDR 46 trillion last year. On the pipeline, Waskita (WSKT:IJ) is holding the book building for its Self Registered Bond I Tranche II worth IDR 1.5 trillion.
Meanwhile, XL Axiata, Tbk (EXCL:IJ) has stated their plan last week to release sukuk worth IDR 1.5 trillion in 2H. We expect the primary activity will be busier in the rest of this second semester on the back of higher refinancing needs. While recent IDR volatility should push issuers to restructure its foreign debt into IDR denomination. Furthermore, The Fed decision that still delaying its rate hike might trigger issuers to take this opportunity to get some bonds issuance out locking in current rate.