The NSSMC admitted to circulation the bonds issued by Canada to support Ukraine

The NSSMC (National Securities and Stock Market Commission) has admitted bonds (Ukraine Sovereignty Bond) issued by the Government of Canada to circulation on the territory of Ukraine.

The initiator of the application for the admission of securities of a foreign issuer is PJSC «National Depository of Ukraine».

To offer Canadians the opportunity to directly support Ukraine, the Government of Canada has issued five-year bonds worth $500 million, denominated in Canadian dollars.

The funds are aimed at supporting the Government of Ukraine by providing basic services to Ukrainians, such as: pensions, purchasing fuel before winter and restoring the energy infrastructure, etc.

Canadians who participate in the Ukraine Sovereignty Bond are actually buying ordinary Canadian government bonds at a rate of 3.245%. To provide investors with confidence in the safety of their funds, Ukraine Sovereignty Bonds also have Canada’s AAA credit rating.

The maturity date of the bonds is symbolic – 08/24/2027, the Independence Day of Ukraine.