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Why UK universities are returning to the public debt markets

Why UK universities are returning to the public debt markets

The University of Leeds has recently become the latest higher education institution to raise money by issuing a public bond. The bond is worth £250m, has a maturity date of 2050 and a fixed interest rate of 3.125%. The ability to raise low-cost funding through issuing a public bond – essentially a long-term loan at […] … learn more→