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Lithuanian state firm issues first Nasdaq-listed 'defence bond'

Lithuanian state-owned investment firm Valstybės Investicinis Kapitalas (VIK) has raised €25 million ($29 million) from the first 'defence bond' issued under the Nasdaq Europe defence bond framework criteria.

BPCE issues pioneering 'European Defence Bond'

As the debate around the 'sustainable' credentials of defence investment heats up, a new sustainable bond-inspired defence bond label enters the market. Ahren Lester writes

Sustainable debt round-up: Masdar, Philips, RIVUS Cluj-Napoca ... and more

Masdar secures largest green bond orderbook

Masdar has raised $1 billion from its third green bond in a deal which was more than six times oversubscribed, securing its largest orderbook to date.

Net-zero demands a mature carbon removal market

Even with best efforts to reduce carbon output, there will always be unavoidable residual emissions, argues Fredrik Ekström

Sustainable Debt Round-up: Japan, Masdar, First Abu Dhabi Bank ... and more

Masdar raises $1bn from second green bond

United Arab Emirates (UAE) renewable energy firm Masdar has raised $1 billion from its second green bond, a year after the state-owned firm made its green bond debut.

HSBC, Nasdaq launch climate technology ETF

Nasdaq launches carbon removal ETF

Nasdaq's board diversity requirements divide SEC

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new board diversity reporting rule for companies listed on Nasdaq's US exchange, but the rule divided opinions among SEC Commissioners