The First Domestic Regional Bank to Underwrite ESG Bonds

SK Securities to Lead 100 Billion KRW Busan Bank ESG Bond Offering View original image

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] SK Securities announced on the 30th that it participated as the lead underwriter in the issuance of a 100 billion KRW Busan Bank ESG bond (sustainability bond). This is the first ESG bond issuance by a domestic regional bank in Korea.


This bond has obtained a verification report from Han Young Accounting Corporation, an ESG-certified qualified institution, and the proceeds will be used for eco-friendly projects related to the Green New Deal and the promotion of green finance, as well as supporting local small business owners and other regional issues.



SK Securities has been leading the domestic ESG bond market, starting with the Industrial Bank of Korea's green bond, the first won-denominated ESG bond in Korea. In particular, it has served as the lead underwriter for ESG bond issuance deals for IBK, Kookmin Bank, Korea South-East Power, Woori Card, Shinhan Card, Hyundai Card & Capital, KB Kookmin Card, and KB Financial Group.


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