Archive

Sustainable debt round-up: KfW, ING, Aypa Power and more

TNFD 'concerned' by 'odd results' from ESRS

The structure of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) is leading to "odd results", according to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Deutsche Bank issues debut 'EuGB' and expands sustainable finance framework

Deutsche Bank has raised €500 million ($595 million) from its inaugural 'European Green Bond' (EuGB) transaction, as the landmark regulated green bond label hits its biggest monthly volume in February.

Principles for nature metrics launched

The Biodiversity Consultancy has launched principles for financial institutions choosing nature metrics, warning that the current ecosystem of metrics "can be paralysing" for finance.

Barclays hails record year for sustainable finance

Barclays said its sustainable and transition finance volumes hit record levels in 2025, after facilitating $98.5 billion in 'sustainable and transition finance', according to its annual report.

'Digital inclusion' bonds have 'untapped potential' in emerging markets

Dedicated 'digital inclusion' bonds could help access the "untapped" digital social finance opportunity in emerging markets, according to Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CA-CIB).

EBA seeks feedback on adding ESG factors to credit risk assessment

First close of Eurazeo's second maritime fund raises €175m

Eurazeo has beaten its target for the first close of its sustainable maritime fund after securing €175 million ($208.5 million) from investors, as it plans to attract more international investors to reach its €400 million goal.

Mongolia's XacBank secures $150m green financing facility

XacBank has signed a $150 million syndicated loan facility to support the expansion of its lending to green and inclusive finance in Mongolia, with responsAbility Investments and BlueOrchard among the backers.

Sustainable bond market contracts 17% amid major US issuance decline

After four years of $1 trillion annual issuance, US corporates led a sustainable bond pullback to levels not seen since 2020. Ahren Lester reports