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GPIF’s green bond investments surpass $1bn

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) has grown its portfolio of green bond investments to more than $1 billion – less than half a year after it first bought green notes.

GPIF to buy ADB green bonds

The world’s largest pension fund has committed to purchase green bonds issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Green bond round-up, 11 July 2018

Development bank finance for climate projects jumps 28%

Financing of climate-related projects by multilateral development banks (MDBs) soared 28% last year to a record high of $35.2 billion.

Green Climate Fund commits extra $1bn to developing nations

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is to provide an additional $1.09 billion for climate mitigation and adaptation projects as it says it is ready to "shift gear" in helping developing countries hit climate goals.

Winning the race for Asia's green capital

Several Asian capitals have announced a variety of plans to attract 'green finance' to the region. What's needed now is a green investment bank in Hong Kong, argues Alexandra Tracy.

Moody's expects at least $120bn of green bonds by end of 2017

Green bond issuance reached fresh highs in the third quarter and is on track to set a new record of at least $120bn in 2017, according to Moody's Investors Service.

JP Morgan is top green bond underwriter in Q3, with a string of EM deals

JP Morgan seized the bragging rights to the green bond underwriting market in the third quarter of 2017, helped by a series of benchmark-sized issues in emerging markets.

Green Climate Fund makes $892m commitments

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has committed $500 million to a pilot programme that will finance REDD+ emissions reductions projects, and $392 million to fund another 11 climate finance projects in developing countries.

Green bond round-up, 9 August 2017

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued its eighth green bond, raising $1.25 billion.