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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 12
Lloyds Sells ¥75 Billion Samurai Bonds as Japan Issuance Hits Highest Since 2015
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 12

Lloyds Sells ¥75 Billion Samurai Bonds as Japan Issuance Hits Highest Since 2015

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 12

Summary

  • ¥75 billion in yen-denominated bonds were sold by Lloyds Banking Group in Japan on Friday, marking the UK lender’s first Samurai offering in two years.
  • Strong demand from yield-seeking investors has helped draw foreign borrowers back to Japan’s domestic bond market, supporting the deal.
  • Samurai issuance has climbed to its highest level since fiscal 2015, underscoring a broader revival in Japan’s market for overseas issuers.

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