The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced having successfully closed its second Samurai bond issue, for a total amount of 81.8 billion yen, or nearly 527 million dollars US. This operation, which combines regular obligations and obligations intended for retail, far exceeds the volume of its first issue in 2024 and confirms the sustained interest of Japanese investors.

This program aroused a lot of enthusiasm, in particular from share of asset managers (22.3%), life insurers (15.3%) as well as regional companies and private investors, representing nearly 40 % of subscriptions. At the same time, the bank launched its second samurai bond dedicated to retail: a 36 billion yen installment at three years, more than double the inaugural issue in November 2024. He It is also the first retail bond of this type issued in Japan in 2025.

Chandi Mwenebungu, Director General of Treasury and Markets and the treasurer of the Afreximbank Group, welcomed this performance:

“We welcome the success of this second show. of samurai bonds, which marked a significant increase compared to our first operation for individuals in 2024. High demand registered, both on regular offers and at retail, reflects trust renewed in the credit and mandate of Afreximbank. We remain committed to strengthen our presence in the samurai market and to continue our collaboration with our Japanese partners.”