BTP Bond value attracts record 18.32 billion. Third issue of the Treasury's BTP Valore bond aimed at ordinary savers.

656,369 contracts for a combined value of 18. 32 billion euros at closing on Friday. The six-year bond gives interest of 3.25% a year in the first three years and 4% in the remaining three, with a premium of 0.7% for those who hold it to maturity, bringing the average annual yield up to 3.74%.