Samurai Bonds

AFC’s commits support in Egypt’s upcoming international bonds issuance

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 12:41 GMT

Furthermore, Gupta indicated ongoing discussions between the AFC and the Egyptian government regarding potential funding channels

Egypt is seeking to issue additional green and sustainable bonds, Maait

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 05:05 GMT

Maait explained that the bond issuances reflect the country’s ability to diversify financing sources and tools, despite global economic challenges resulting from geopolitical tensions, and its eagerness to expand its base of international investors

Egypt’s Samurai bonds issuance a success, finance minister

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 - 11:42 GMT

The recent issuance is Egypt’s second, having offered its inaugural Samurai bonds back in March 2022, also issuing bonds worth $500 million which was, at the time, approximately ¥60 million

Cabinet approves 3rd Samurai bond issuance

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 04:59 GMT

The cabinet also ratified the procedures for the issuance of sovereign and sustainable Panda bonds in the Chinese market

Egypt intends to issue $500M in Samurai bonds next November

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 - 02:52 GMT

Samurai bonds are bonds denominated in Japanese yen, issued by foreign borrowers on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Cabinet announces upcoming issuance of Samurai bonds

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 02:54 GMT

This will be the second time that Egypt will issue Samurai bonds, having previously issued Samurai bonds worth $500 million back in 2022, considered the first of their kind in Egypt and the Middle East

Cabinet endorses measures, outcome of issuance of yen-denominated Samurai bonds

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 - 01:33 GMT

Addressing the meeting, Maait said the move aims to diversify funding sources, reduce debt servicing costs, lure new segments of foreign investors to the Egyptian market as well as tap new international bond markets.

Egypt first country in Middle East to issue Samurai bonds: What you need to know

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 - 01:42 GMT

As per the Egyptian Ministry of Finance’s announcement late in March regarding issuing Samurai bonds, Egypt would thus be a leader in the Middle East in this field, the Cabinet said on Wednesday.

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