Chinese investors uninspired by World Bank landmark SDR bond auction

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CNBC

* World Bank set to issue $700 mln in IMF SDR bonds in China

* Traders unexcited by prospect of coupon rate below 1 pct

* Major state banks seen ensuring auction is successful

* Issue will be first SDR bond created since 1981

BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Plans by the World Bank to sell special drawing right (SDR) bonds in China are facing market headwinds thanks to expectations of low yields, investors said, although state-owned banks will likely take up any slack in demand. Read more