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EU GBS: 2025 focus on 'how to cope' with asset challenges, says KfW

German development bank KfW does not expect much issuance using the EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) in 2025, but the long-standing green bond issuer said it would focus on "how to cope" with the challenges the 'gold standard' rules create around identifying eligible assets.

KfW announces €10bn green bond programme for 2025

German development bank KfW is planning to raise around €10 billion ($10.6 billion) from green bonds in 2025, which puts the third largest green bond issuer in the world on track to cross the $100 billion cumulative issuance...

COP29: Doubts remain over biodiversity credit market, says German minister

While moves to make biodiversity investable should be welcomed, doubts remain over the biodiversity credit market's potential, a German economic minister has told COP29.

Sustainable debt round-up: UK, JFK Airport, Vattenfall ... and more

KfW and KGAL fund €30m for Egypt green hydrogen project

KfW launches biodiversity carbon credit platform

KfW Development Bank has launched a platform aimed at improving biodiversity outcomes in carbon credit projects, with a view to launching a public-private carbon fund.

KfW raises £750m from green bond in 'difficult' market

KfW has raised £750 million ($980 million) from its largest sterling-denominated green bond since 2022, with the deal attracting a 'greenium' despite the "difficult" fixed income market conditions.

'Greenium' persists for €3bn KfW green bond

KfW reported the 'greenium' on its €3 billion ($3.3 billion) green bond persisted after the deal was more than twice oversubscribed by investors, with the German development bank already reaching its 2024 green bond funding target.

ResponsAbility secures $200m for Asia Climate blended strategy

M&G increases commitment for responAbility's gender-focused fund