Glossary

Updated 1 April 2019

This glossary offers definitions of technical terms commonly used in the BIS Quarterly Review.

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net issuance

Gross issuance during a specified period minus redemptions during the same period. Net issuance may differ from changes in amounts outstanding during the period because the latter may be impacted by changes in market value, foreign exchange movements, debt restructurings and other adjustments.

Updated: 11 Dec 2016
net issuance

Gross issuance during a specified period minus redemptions during the same period. Net issuance may differ from changes in amounts outstanding during the period because the latter may be impacted by changes in market value, foreign exchange movements, debt restructurings and other adjustments.

Updated: 11 Dec 2016