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EU-US regulatory divergence points to 'chaotic transition', says T Rowe Price

The US repeal of the central legal foundation for federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, and concurrent regulatory changes in the EU point to "a chaotic transition" ahead, one of the world's largest asset managers has warned.

CAF issues 'distinctive' debut 'Children and Youth Bond'

Development bank CAF has raised $61.6 million from its inaugural children-focused social bond, backed by investors including Nuveen, T Rowe Price, and Legal & General (L&G).

Isbank raises $50m from 'blue bond' debut

Türkiye İş Bankası (İşbank) has raised $50 million from its inaugural blue private placement note, a 'blue bond' backed by T Rowe Price.

'Focused' IDB Amazonia Bond 'really hits the spot'

The pioneering Amazon-focused deal offers a uniquely impactful template for other issuers and ecosystems to adopt, investors tell Ahren Lester

IDB raises $100m from pioneering 'Amazonia Bond' debut

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has raised $100 million from its first 'Amazonia Bond' focused on social projects, whilst also confirming that Brazil is exploring issuing its own Amazon-focused sustainable bond.

FAB raises $20m from second 'blue bond' backed by T Rowe Price

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has raised $20 million from its second blue bond, just two months after its ground-breaking debut.

Sustainable Debt Americas 2025 conference round-up

Live from New York: Another hugely successful Environmental Finance event in the Americas highlights the growing importance of innovation and creativity in sustainable debt markets in the region. Ahren Lester reports

Investors welcome High Seas Treaty progress

As a treaty to protect international waters moves towards ratification at the UN, investors have told Environmental Finance that this will provide clarity and momentum in the nascent marine investment theme.

People moves, 6 June 2025: NN, GFI, GIIN, T Rowe Price...and more

Blue bond label more digestible 'amid ESG backlash', says T Rowe Price

The 'blue' label could help issuers avoid the wider ESG pushback that afflicts other types of labelled bonds, T. Rowe Price has told an Environmental Finance conference.