SoftBank plans record $6.3bn retail bond sale in Japan

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By Ana-Maria StanciucAug 24, 2026, 3:24 am130 ptsTrending
SoftBank plans a record 1 trillion yen retail bond sale, about $6.3bn, the largest by any issuer in Japan, to fund investment commitments to OpenAI. Analysts say banks were reluctant to take the risk, leaving the deal dependent on retail investors. SoftBank has found a lender of last resort for its AI bet, and…

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