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30.03.26 - 06:06
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SoftBank secures US$40 billion loan to fund OpenAI investment (Digitimes)
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SoftBank Group Corp. has secured a US$40 billion bridge loan to support its ongoing investment in US artificial intelligence developer OpenAI, marking one of the largest dollar-denominated borrowings in the Japanese conglomerate's history. The unsecured loan, arranged with JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., and MUFG Bank, is set to mature on March 25, 2027, according to Jiji Press, The Japan Times, Reuters, and TechCrunch....
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27.03.26 - 18:06
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Emera Incorporated Announces the Closing of the Offering of US$750 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Senior Notes (Business Wire)
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emera Incorporated (“Emera” or the “Company”) (TSX/NYSE: EMA) announced today that Emera US Finance, LLC (the “Issuer”) has completed the sale of US$750 million aggregate principal amount of United States dollar denominated senior notes, consisting of US$450 million aggregate principal amount of 4.500% senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) and US$300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% senior notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and, together with the 2029 Notes, the “Notes”). The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Emera and Emera US Holdings Inc. (“EUSHI, and together with Emera, the “Guarantors”). EUSHI is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emera and the Issuer is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emera. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as joint book-running mana...
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27.03.26 - 14:42
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SoftBank Group to Get 40 B. Dlrs for Investment in OpenAI (Nippon)
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Tokyo, March 27 (Jiji Press)--Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group Corp. said Friday that it has concluded a bridge loan contract of up to 40 billion dollars with five banks to finance its additional investment in U.S. artificial intelligence developer OpenAI. The unsecured contract was concluded with three Japanese megabanks--Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and MUFG Bank--......
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26.03.26 - 14:32
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Iran War: Canada To Push For De-escalation at G7 in France | The Pulse 3/26 (Bloomberg)
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"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops.
Today's guests:
Derek Halpenny, MUFG, Global Markets Head of Research; Giulia Pellegrini, Allianz Global Investors, Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager; Sebastian Mallaby; 'The Infinity Machine' author; Anita Anand, Canada Foreign Affairs Minister; Dean Forbes, Forterro, CEO; Rachel Ellehuus, RUSI, Director-General. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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24.03.26 - 10:36
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9-Year Term Upheld for Ex-MUFG Bank Worker for Safe Deposit Thefts (Nippon)
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Tokyo, March 24 (Jiji Press)--Tokyo High Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling sentencing a 47-year-old former MUFG Bank employee to nine years in prison for allegedly stealing customers' assets worth 390 million yen from safe deposit boxes. The high court dismissed the defense's appeal against Tokyo District Court's October 2025 ruling. The defense had sought a reduced sentence. ......
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23.03.26 - 21:30
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Emera Incorporated announces the closing of the offering of US$750 million Aggregate Principal Amount of Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes (Business Wire)
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emera Incorporated (“Emera” or the “Company”) (TSX/NYSE: EMA) announced today that Emera US Finance, LLC (the “Issuer”) has completed the sale of US$750 million aggregate principal amount of United States dollar denominated junior subordinated notes, consisting of US$375 million aggregate principal amount of 6.650% Series A fixed-to-fixed reset rate junior subordinated notes due 2056 (the “Series A Notes”) and US$375 million aggregate principal amount of 6.850% Series B fixed-to-fixed reset rate junior subordinated notes due 2056 (the “Series B Notes” and, together with the Series A Notes, the “Notes”). The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Emera and Emera US Holdings Inc. (“EUSHI, and together with Emera, the “Guarantors”). EUSHI is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emera and the Issuer is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emera. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, MUFG Securities Americas I...
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19.03.26 - 12:06
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Fervo Energy Secures $421 Million in Non-Recourse Project Financing for Cape Station (Business Wire)
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Financing establishes the bankability of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and underscores the commercial maturity of Cape Station
Coordinating Lead Arrangers include Barclays, BBVA, HSBC, MUFG, RBC, and Société Générale, with participation from Bank of America, J.P. Morgan and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fervo Energy, the global pioneer of next-generation geothermal deployment, today announced the successful close of $421 million in non-recourse debt financing for the first phase of its flagship Cape Station development. This oversubscribed financing marks Cape Station's transition from early stage and bridge funding to a long-term, non-recourse project capital structure, underscoring EGS's bankability as a utility-scale infrastructure asset.
Amid surging power demand from data centers, a resurgence in domestic manufacturing, and accelerating electrification, energy markets are racing to secure clean, affordable, and reliable power – and Cape Sta...
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18.03.26 - 20:06
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Wall Street Reacts To "Neutral" Fed Hold (ZeroHedge)
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Wall Street Reacts To "Neutral" Fed Hold
The digital ink on the Fed statement is still wet and the kneejerk reactions are already flying. Here is a small sample of the more notable ones, with opinions ranging from this was a dovish, neutral and hawkish statement. So right in the middle, perhaps as Powell intended:
George Goncalves, MUFG: "this is a “neutral” statement from the FOMC.The statement tweaks are an attempt at trying to avoid sending any signals while conveying they are on guard for any growth shocks and inflation spillover from the Middle East Conflict.”
Sue Hill, Federated Hermes: "the focus will remain on the Fed's expectations for inflation and growth given the runup in oil prices. While Chair Powell may officially convey that it's too soon to tell what the impact will be, we'll see hints of the Fed's thinking in any revisions to the summary of economic projections and the dot plot."
Ira Jersey, Bloomberg Intelligence: "Somewhat less ob...
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05.03.26 - 23:48
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Valero Energy Corporation Announces Pricing of Notes Offering (Business Wire)
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SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, “Valero”) announced today that it has priced a public offering of $850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “Notes”).
The offering is expected to close on March 10, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Valero intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment, repurchase, or redemption of its outstanding 7.65% Debentures due 2026 and 3.400% Senior Notes due 2026 and the outstanding 4.375% Senior Notes due 2026 issued by Valero Energy Partners LP and guaranteed by Valero.
SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.
Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. at 1 (888) 8...
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05.03.26 - 11:00
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MUFG Bank, Ltd. announces Notice Regarding Changes of Representatives of the Board of Directors (Business Wire)
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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MUFG Bank announced the following changes in Representatives of the Board of Directors decided at today's meeting of the Board of Directors.
1. Reasons for the Changes
Changes of Representatives of the Board of Directors due to regular changes in corporate executives.
2. Changes effective in Representative of the Board of Directors
(1) Effective as of April 1, 2026
Name
New Position
Former Position
Ichiro
Takahara
Member of the Board of Directors,
Deputy President
Member of the Board of Directors,
Deputy President
(Representative of the Board of Directors)
Minoru
Soutome
Member of the Board of Directors,
Deputy President
Member of the Board of Directors,
Deputy President
(Representative of the Board of Directors)
Keitaro
Tsukiyama
Member of the Board of Directors,
Managing Executive Officer
Member of the Board of Directors,
Managing Executive Officer
(Representative of the Board of Directors)
Toshiki
Ochi
Member of the Board of Directors,
Managing Executive Officer
Mem...
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02.03.26 - 07:09
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Joint Investment in Satellite Data Services Co., Ltd. Expected to Accelerate Use of Diverse Satellite Data (Business Wire)
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Satellite data services will help resolve wide-ranging global issuesTOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Integrated Design & Engineering Holdings Co., Ltd. (ID&E), Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd., and ZENRIN Co., Ltd. announced today that they invested in Satellite Data Services Co., Ltd. (SDS) on February 27. Mitsubishi Electric, MUFG Bank, and ID&E increased their existing stakes through a third-party allotment of shares, while Kokusai Kogyo and ZENRIN invested in SDS for the first time. As a result, SDS has now transitioned into a fully operating company.
The Government of Japan is promoting the use of satellite data in public-sector operations through a task force that developed a basic policy for the future utilization of satellite data. This policy encourages ministries and agencies to proactively use satellite data for purposes including the strengthening of infrastructure and addressing global challenges. In addition, as part of a goal to establish a planned Disaster M...
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