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Japan's 'green transformation' bond: A test case for transition finance

The Japanese government's inaugural transition bond is expected to include controversial technologies. Michael Hurley reports

Mizuho partners with Africa Finance Corporation on sustainable development

Three groups dominate Japanese fossil fuel finance, report says

Three financial institutions have been the driving motor powering Japan's fossil fuel industry, according to a study by Dutch research company Profundo.

Olam secures Asia's first sustainability-linked club loan facility

Agri business Olam has signed a three-year sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, aggregating $500 million of loans.

Giant Australian wind projects get dual financing boost

A pair of onshore wind farms in Australia with a combined 959MW of planned capacity have agreed financing deals with a host of major banks and telecommunications companies.

HSBC tightens policy on palm oil financing

HSBC has pledged to tighten its policy on financing palm oil companies, to help improve the sustainability of the industry.

EF BRIEFS: Allianz; Electric car subsidy, US Clean Power Plan hearing postponed

Allianz Global Investors has acquired an onshore wind portfolio from the Dutch Infrastructure Fund (DIF).

Canadian Solar raises $100m to support growth in Asia and Latin America

Canadian Solar has raised more than $100 million, in two separate transactions, to help finance its expansion in Asia and Latin America.

Jordan awards tenders for 200MW of renewables projects

Jordan has awarded contracts to 12 solar projects and two wind farms, totalling 200MW, in its first renewable energy tender.

GIB, Marubeni refinance equity stake in UK offshore wind farm

The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) and Japanese trading firm Marubeni have refinanced part of their 50% stake in the 210MW Westermost Rough wind farm off the east coast of England.