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Upsized Shimizu bond a 'paradigm shift' for Japanese 'blue bond' market

The debut JPY20 billion ($126 million) deal from Japanese firm Shimizu is a significant evolution of 'blue' bonds ahead of what could be a "breakout year" for the sustainable water-focused sustainable bond label in Japan.

Defending the indefensible?

Capital is pouring into the defence sector - but can it be considered a sustainable investment, asks Rob Langston

Loan round-up: DLG, U Mobile, Hyundai Mobis ... and more

UOB closes $32m SLL with Taiwanese chemical firm

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: JDE Peets, Newmont, FrieslandCampina, Gorge, Nordgold ... and more

Multi-asset sustainable portfolios outperform regular portfolios, says Heartwood

Two sustainable portfolios run by Heartwood Investment Management (HIM) have outperformed their regular non-sustainable counterparts over a three-year period.

EF BRIEFS: Repower; Inspired Evolution; Burj Capital; Forest expansion

Swiss renewable energy company Repower has issued two green Schuldscheine, totalling €50 million, ($54 million) to refinance part of its project portfolio. They are said to be the first such instruments from a Swiss company.