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Simplifying Corporate Bond Investments

Siiibo Securities, headquartered in Chuo City, Tokyo, has unveiled an innovative feature that enhances the accessibility and understanding of existing corporate bonds. This new functionality allows investors to identify companies that currently have available inventory of corporate bonds without waiting for the issuance of new bonds. This development comes in response to the ongoing rise in interest rates following the cessation of negative rates in March 2024, which has heightened interest in financial products that generate interest income among general investors.

Corporate bonds represent one such financial product, yet there are challenges in the market preventing wider participation. With limited issuers for public bonds and insufficient availability of existing corporate bonds in the secondary market, investors often find themselves waiting for new issues from companies, limiting investment opportunities.

To address this, Siiibo has expanded prospects for corporate bond investment, not only by facilitating new bond issuances but also by acquiring existing bonds through the secondary market and underwriting processes. This multifaceted approach allows investors to explore a broader array of corporate bonds irrespective of their issuance timing. Unlike traditional approaches, Siiibo empowers investors by enabling them to take proactive steps toward companies they are interested in. The platform features a