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Yieldcos to bolster high-yield green bond market, says expert at Calvert
16 March 2015The renewable energy market's love affair with 'yieldcos' will boost the green bond market this year, according to environmental and social investor Calvert.
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First Islamic green bonds expected this year
13 March 2015Debt market professionals in the Middle East expect to see the first 'green sukuk' – the Islamic equivalent of green bonds – issued later this year.
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BlackRock, AP4 and State Street among buyers of ADB's first green bond
13 March 2015The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sold its inaugural, $500 million green bond to 44 investors.
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Q&A: Storebrand's new green bond fund
12 March 2015Helena Lindahl of Storebrand/SPP discusses the asset manager's new green bond fund.
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ADB issues first labelled green bond
12 March 2015The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched its first green bond to support climate change projects in the region.
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World Bank responds to investor demand with second Green Growth Bond
11 March 2015The World Bank has launched its second index-linked green bond for retail investors, following the success of its inaugural issue in January.
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UK energy minister eyes issuing green bonds with GIB
10 March 2015The UK's shadow energy secretary has mooted the idea of issuing green bonds in partnership with the country's Green Investment Bank (GIB).
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Solar Star to expand record bond issue by $325m
09 March 2015The 579MW Solar Star project in California is expected to issue $325 million in senior secured 'Series B' notes on 12 March to supplement last year's $1 billion issue of 'Series A' notes which was the largest ever renewable energy project finance bond.
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NRW ups sustainability bond to €750m
06 March 2015The German State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has increased its sustainability bond by 50% due to its popularity with investors.
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Hannon Armstrong eyes further growth following bumper quarter
05 March 2015Renewables and energy efficiency investor Hannon Armstrong cheered shareholders as it projected strong earnings growth for the next two years following a bumper quarter for transactions.