CAF, Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, celebrates its 15th anniversary
CAF, Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of listing on the London Stock Exchange as it also commemorated its return to the Sterling market after 22 years.
CAF is a multilateral financial institution founded in 1968 whose mission is to support the sustainable development of its shareholder countries and the integration of Latin America and the Caribbean. It serves the public and private sectors, supplying multiple products and services to a wide portfolio of clients formed by the shareholder States, private companies and financial institutions. In its management policies, it integrates social and environmental variables and includes eco-efficiency and sustainability criteria in all its operations. In its financial intermediary role, CAF mobilises resources from international markets to Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting investments and business opportunities.
The strategy for 2026 aims to transform CAF into the green bank for sustainable and inclusive growth of Latin America and the Caribbean, position it as a region of solutions to global challenges, improving the quality of life of its people.
CAF is thrilled to announce its 15th anniversary of listing our issuances on the London Stock Exchange.
Our continued presence on one of the world's leading financial platforms is a testament to the confidence global investors have in CAF's creditworthiness and impact. The London Stock Exchange offers unparalleled visibility and access to a diverse range of investors, further solidifying our role as a reliable issuer in the global financial community.
CAF also recently celebrated its 30th anniversary of issuing bonds in the international capital markets.
“This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable development and infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean by mobilising resources from the international capital markets to the region. Over the past three decades, our continuous presence in the bond markets has strengthened partnerships with investors worldwide, enabling us to secure the funding necessary to drive progress and growth in the region”, said Sergio Diaz-Granados, CAF Executive President.
In April, CAF successfully returned to the Sterling market after 22 years with a 5-year GBP 1 billion issuance, considered an inaugural trade and attracting robust demand from both UK and international investors. Notably, it achieved the largest order book for any SSA sterling deal in 2024 and set a record for inaugural trades in this market.
