SoftBank plans a record 1 trillion yen retail bond sale, about $6. 3bn, the largest by any issuer in Japan, to fund investment commitments to OpenAI. Analysts say banks were reluctant to take the risk, leaving the deal dependent on retail investors.
Source: [TNW](https://thenextweb.com/news/softbank-plans-record-6-3bn-retail-bond-sale-in-japan)