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StanChart Bangladesh to issue Tk 8.50b Zero Coupon Bond

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Standard Chartered has received all the regulatory approvals for issuing Taka 8.50 billion Zero Coupon Bond.

This would be the first Zero Coupon Bond issued by a foreign bank in Bangladesh, said a press release.

It marks another pioneering transaction for the bank in Bangladesh and is an important milestone in the development of Bangladesh’s debt capital market.

The zero-coupon bond will open up alternate investment avenues for corporates and individuals. With this offering, the Bank is leveraging strong investor confidence in its strategy and outlook, and the quality of its financial position, to increase its liquidity.

The funds raised will support the bank’s overarching mission of being a partner in progress to the nation.

Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) said that BSEC, in collaboration with our ecosystem of regulators and stakeholders, is working towards the development of Bangladesh’s capital markets particularly debt market, which will be vital for financing long-term needs of the country’s industries and infrastructure.

“We hope Standard Chartered’s issue will encourage greater participation of our leading corporates, state-owned enterprises, municipalities in the debt capital, devising optimal financing strategies which will help them grow and prosper sustainably. Standard Chartered’s initiative of issuing its first corporate bond is commendable and will contribute towards setting the right direction for the capital market.” he added.

Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said, “As the only multinational universal bank in Bangladesh, we are in a unique position of channeling capital where it matters the most. As a trusted and reliable issuer with a ‘AAA’ credit rating for over a decade, we believe our offering will support the development of Bangladesh’s capital market on one hand, while offering depositors a new avenue to invest in a product that offers tax-free returns.”

He added, “I am grateful to our regulators, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and Bangladesh Bank, especially Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Chirman, BSEC and his team for supporting us in completing this pioneering transaction and their commitment towards the development of the bond market, which will play an important role in mobilizing long-term financing for the sustainable growth of our economy.”

Standard Chartered’s issue is a non-convertible, unsecured, fully redeemable, zero coupon bond. The maturity period for the product will be 5 years from the date of issue. Green Delta Insurance Company Limited will act as the trustee for this issue.

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