CABEI issues its first ever social private placement in Japan

Tegucigalpa, 31 May 2022.- The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has issued its first ever social private placement in the Japanese market. The investor for this transaction was Meiji Yasuda Life, a Japanese Lifer for a 10-year social private placement with a fixed rate in Australian dollars (AUD) for a total amount of AUD 72 million equivalent to USD 50.4 million.

During this first semester, CABEI has issued twice in Australian Dollars, being this issuance the fourth in CABEI´s history in this currency. With this latest bond the Bank has reached a historic figure of AUD 358 million in total issuances equivalent to USD 261.9 million.

 “With this recent social private placement, the bank confirms that is fully committed with the social development of the Central American region using ESG innovative financial instruments. These funds aim to promote sustainable social development and improve the well-being of people in the region”, said CABEI´s Executive President, Dr. Dante Mossi,.

With this newly issued Social Private Placement, CABEI will continue to support the sustainable social development of the Central American region through the financing and refinancing of Social projects such as health systems development and affordable housing, that bring positive impact to people. This is the 10^th ESG issuance amounting to a total of more than US$1.85 billion in CABEI´s ESG program.

Furthermore, the international community can invest in the best rated credit issuer in all Latin America.