OREANDA-NEWS. Aozora Bank, Ltd. announced the conclusion of a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and the Re-Seed Association, with the objective of promoting the regeneration of aging, little used, or unused real estate.

The Bank has long been active in real estate-related finance, and as a leader in this business has built up extensive relationships with market players and customers. In its business model, announced in February this year, Aozora positioned specialty finance as a key focus and intends to focus on real estate finance business going forward towards its aim of becoming the 'Primary, Secondary Bank, Another Reliable Partner'.

Through this partnership, the Bank is committed to contributing to regional real estate regeneration together with regional financial institutions and other important business partners, expanding its active use of real estate securitization techniques.