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China raises CNY6bn from 'milestone' debut sovereign green bond

China has raised CNY6 billion ($824 million) from a dual-tranche sovereign green bond, described as a "milestone" deal that could encourage other Chinese issuers to enter the market.

Blue Earth leads €28m in heating and cooling grids business

People Moves, 28 March: Phoenix Group, Capricorn, Rebalance Earth ... and more

'AI could offer better green bond impact and incentives from day one'

Artificial intelligence (AI) could provide an opportunity for green bonds to become "more incentivising and transparent" around impact from the very earliest structuring phase,...

Sustainable bond funds upbeat after positive year

The sustainable bond fund market recorded its second consecutive year of positive returns in 2024, with optimism high for another robust year for fixed income returns. Ahren Lester reports

People Moves, 14 March: Circularity Capital; Actis; Credit Agricole ... and more

Sustainable bond funds assets hit record $46bn in 2024

Sustainable bond fund assets edged higher, to a record $46 billion in 2024. Managers are optimistic of further growth in 2025. Ahren Lester reports

KHNP issues first 'nuclear' green bond in Asia

Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) has raised HKD1.2 billion ($154 million) from a "landmark" green bond focused on nuclear power projects, as the challenging low-carbon energy source continues to establish itself in green bond markets.

Capricorn backs Closed Loop Partners

RGREEN to manage transition fund for Crédit Agricole