Golomt Bank has successfully issued 3-year JPY 15 billion Samurai bond on the Japanese capital market. SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. acted as a sole lead arranger and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Seoul Branch acted as a guarantor for this transaction, and it was offered to institutional investors in Japan. The bond issuance was successfully closed with an oversubscription in the initial offering. To commemorate this milestone, representatives from Golomt Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. executed the signing ceremony on November 26, 2025, during the 12th Consultative Meeting of Mongolian-Japanese Public and Private sectors.
Tatsuya Suzuki, Senior Managing Executive Officer of SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.; Gankhuyag Khassuuri, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia; Odonbaatar Amarzaya, CEO of Golomt Bank; Yamada Kenji, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan; Yoshiro Kato, Managing Director, Country Head of SMBC Seoul Branch
CEO of Golomt Bank Mr. Odonbaatar Amarzaya quoted:
“Golomt Bank has successfully issued AA-rated Samurai bonds guaranteed by SMBC Seoul branch. As a result, we attracted more than 30 institutional investors from Japan, and we are confident that this will open a new market for Mongolian banks and financial institutions from the private sector to secure investment in the future.”
Country Head of SMBC Seoul Branch, Mr. Yoshiro Kato quoted:
“We are proud to have served as a Guarantor for Golomt Bank’s successful Samurai bond issuance, an important milestone for the bank. This success reaffirms our dedication in supporting Mongolian financial institutions as they seek to diversify funding sources and expand into the Japanese market.”
Tatsuya Suzuki, Senior Managing Executive Officer of SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. quoted:
“Strong demand from Japanese investors for Mongolian credit was evident, with active participation from various investors including asset managers, public institutions, banks, and regional investors, underscoring the broad appeal and significance of this offering. This landmark transaction set a new benchmark for Mongolian as well as Asian credit, establishing a precedent to successfully access Japanese investor base.”
The proceeds from this Samurai bond will be allocated to finance the local projects in Mongolia and to support the corporates, SMEs, and entrepreneurs through Golomt Bank’s diverse range loan products.
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