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Pakistan makes 'strong step forward' with debut sovereign green sukuk

Pakistan has raised PKR32 billion ($113 million) from its debut sovereign green sukuk, with the "milestone" deal more than five-times oversubscribed and expectations for more sustainable sukuk deals in the country.

Islamic venture capitalists needed, says GIFP

Islamic venture capitalists are needed to scale up early-stage sustainable projects and technologies, an Environmental Finance conference has heard.

Dubai Islamic Bank publishes landmark SLLB framework

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has published the first Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bond (SLLB) from an Islamic finance-focused institution.

Meridiam signs agreement to develop renewables in Egypt

COP29: MDBs update 'common framework' and pledge $120bn to climate financing

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Emirates Islamic raises $750m from 'milestone' debut sustainability sukuk

Emirates NBD-owned lender Emirates Islamic has raised $750 million from its inaugural sustainability sukuk, described as a "milestone" deal following the publication of key market guidance.

Annual sustainable sukuk issuance to double 'soon' after guidance

Annual issuance of sustainable sukuk could more than double to reach $30 billion "soon" amid rising interest for the Islamic sustainable finance instrument and the publication of key market guidance, market experts have argued.

ICMA, IsDB publish 'milestone' sustainable sukuk guidance

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) have published guidance on issuing sukuk aligned with the widely used Green and Social Bond Principles.

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