Japan

Interest in the once-sidelined product is growing as urgency of transition is recognised

Certification shows transition investments in tough sectors can be green

First EMEA green Samurai offers “a new structure in sustainable finance”

Longer maturities more popular as BMW and Mitsubishi HC tighten all tranches

Japanese agency sets sight on euro and green issuance from April

25 year note made ‘quite a statement’ during the 'strongest January' one veteran banker has experienced

Second foray into Samurai market this year

The sovereign raised almost $565m on its first Japanese outing in a decade

G-SIBs looking at stable yen funding should consider clarifying their senior preferred documentation to expand investor access amid rising funding costs

◆ Bank pushes forward to raise capital outside of home market ◆ $750m deal rumoured close to 15 times covered at peak book ◆ Deal benefits from government support making it different to other AT1s

◆ Bank pushes forward to raise capital outside of home market ◆ $750m deal attracts $7.5bn demand by New York open ◆ Deal benefits from government support making it different to other AT1s

CA Auto Bank draws €1.35bn of orders for a €650m long three year senior bond