MUFG prepares to offer Islamic bonds in Japan

Tax green light paves way for service to start in March

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MUFG Bank's Malaysia subsidiary has worked out the tax implications for investors receiving payouts in Japan from Islamic bonds. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

YUMIKO OSHIMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group will become the first Japanese bank to market Islamic bonds domestically, starting as soon as March in partnership with Morgan Stanley.

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