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Slovenia rules out twin-bond structure (Debt conference)

Slovenia will not follow its EU peers in issuing a twin-bond and is looking to tap its groundbreaking sustainability-linked bond for up to €500 million ($585 million), the Sustainable Debt EMEA 2026 conference heard.

Personality of the year: Marjan Divjak

Marjan Divjak's leadership in structuring and executing Slovenia's inaugural sustainability-linked bond has set an example for sovereign issuers seeking to link capital markets with measurable environmental outcomes.

Sustainable Debt EMEA returns to London next week

Environmental Finance's 14th annual Sustainable Debt EMEA conference returns to London on 23 April.

Step-downs are essential for our SLB, says Slovenia

While the structure of Slovenia's sustainability-linked bond (SLB) is yet to be decided, the inclusion of a coupon step-down is "essential", its Treasury head told a conference.

Slovenia launches 'pioneering' sovereign SLB framework and eyes June debut

Slovenia has published its "landmark" sustainability-linked bond (SLB) framework as it prepares to become the first European sovereign to issue the performance-based instrument.