The World Bank raises funds in the international capital markets to finance sustainable
\ndevelopment projects in developing countries focusing on poverty reduction and inclusive
\ngrowth across a range of sectors including among others: agriculture and food security;
\neducation; energy; finance, trade and industry; healthcare and social services; law and
\ngovernance; transport; and water and sanitation.<\/quote><\/p>\nThe World Bank\u2019s mission is to end extreme poverty within a generation and to promote
\nshared prosperity in a way that is sustainable over time and across generations. This
\nrequires promoting environmental, social and fiscal sustainability.<\/p>\nNomura has been promoting sustainable and responsible impact (SRI) investing as an
\ninvestment strategy for Japanese retail investors. Through the distribution of World Bank
\nSustainable Development Bonds, Nomura is increasing awareness in Japan about how
\nindividuals can achieve attractive and safe returns on their investments while also
\nparticipating in providing solutions to social and environmental issues that affect
\ncommunities in developing countries and around the world. Since the beginning of the year,
\nNomura has sold a total of over JPY 56 billion (USD eq. 450 million) in World Bank
\nSustainable Development Bonds, making it this products\u2019 largest distributor in the Uridashi
\nmarket.<\/p>\n\u201cWorld Bank projects support communities by promoting inclusive economic and
\nenvironmental sustainability. We welcome the participation of the Japanese retail market in
\nsupporting projects that positively impact these communities in areas such as health, education, clean water, and transportation,\u201d<\/em> said Yoshiyuki Arima, Lead Financial Officer &
\nRepresentative of Japan, World Bank Treasury.<\/p>\n\u201cWorld Bank Sustainable Development Bonds are a popular SRI product in the bond market
\nin Japan. We are pleased that many retail investors appreciate the value of investing in
\nproducts focused on achieving positive social impact. As a brokerage house that conducts
\nfinancial intermediation, Nomura would like to continue to assist the sustainable
\ndevelopment of developing countries,\u201d<\/em> said Teruhiko Ishida, the head of Debt Capital
\nMarkets Department of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n
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