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US muni sustainable bond market to grow in 2024, predicts S&P

US municipal issuance of sustainable bonds is forecast to grow 5% in 2024 as issuers are incentivised to return to the market and issuance sizes continue to grow, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Landmark green shipping loan loses CBI certification amid contract cancellation

A ground-breaking green shipping loan has had its Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) certification revoked after the borrower revealed plans to cancel the ship order the loan was intended to finance.

Prime Energy launches 'first' Rwandan green bond

Iceland raises €750m from sovereign green bond debut

Iceland has raised €750 million ($820 million) from its inaugural sovereign green bond, with the debut deal more than nine times oversubscribed.

Nature-positive investments still searching for a 'natural home' at Zurich

Green bonds are an "easy play" for investors looking for nature-positive investments, according to Zurich - but the "natural home" among financial asset classes for natural capital investments remains unclear.

Green bond funds swing back to black in 2023

2023 saw the growing sustainable bond fund market make positive returns after a torrid two years, with forecasts of another strong year to come. Ahren Lester reports

Sovereigns likely to choose debt-for-nature swaps over 'blue bonds'

Large sovereign 'blue bonds' are likely to remain "uncommon" in the market despite sustainable marine and water-focused activities being prominent for governments, senior market participants told an Environmental Finance event.

Bond round-up: Al Rajhi Bank, Telefonica, Ontario ... and more

Bond round-up: Mazda, Raizen, Emirate of Sharjah ... and more

Impact bonds to benefit from 'favourable' regulatory landscape in 2024, Insight Investment predicts

Impact bonds should benefit from a "more favourable" interest rate environment in 2024, as the market and regulatory landscape matures, predicted David McNeil, head of responsible investment research at Insight Investment.