- Historically Low Interest Rates Environment – the Israel Central Bank has maintained interest rates between 0.1% and 0.25% over the last 3.5 years creating a favorable interest rate environment for Issuers.
- Strong Demand With limited Israeli investment alternatives – the Israeli investment universe does not currently present enough investment grade options creating unprecedented opportunity for foreign issuances
- Robust Market Liquidity – The Israeli Pension Act has mandated employee retirement allocations. As of August, 2017, approximately $2.5BN a month is being allocated to institutional investors seeking placement
- Favorable Rating Arbitrage – North American issuers on average receive a 7 notch rating uptick issuing in Israel vs US Market
