Non-US sovereigns can take advantage of a streamlined registration process to obtain financing in the US capital markets.
Key Points:
..SEC registration offers certain advantages that non-US sovereign issuers (foreign governments) may find attractive, such as the ability to sell securities to retail investors.
..The disclosure requirements and SEC registration process for foreign governments to sell debt securities in the United States are very manageable.
..Foreign government agencies and supranational organizations that wish to use Schedule B should consult with the SEC early in the process to determine eligibility.
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