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'Greenium is back' for Japanese sovereign transition bonds

The latest transaction in the Japanese 'climate transition' bond (CTB) programme suggests a "meaningful pocket of investor demand" for the instrument after a 'greenium' once again returned to the pioneering sovereign structure.

Exemption for asset managers in ESRS 'creates a reporting vacuum'

The EU risks creating a "reporting vacuum" that undermines investors' data needs if it proceeds with a proposal to exempt asset managers' reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), observers warned.

'Much better' investor demand for sustainable bonds persists

Strengthening interest among investors to increase their investment in labelled sustainable bonds despite plateauing issuance has ensured the asset class is attracting "much better execution dynamics".

TISFD to create financial sector recommendations

The financial sector will be a key focus for a social disclosure framework under development, Simon Rawson tells Genevieve Redgrave.

Storebrand and BNP to lead nature transition group

The Finance for Biodiversity Foundation is launching a nature transition working group in a bid to scale up capital flows towards companies reducing pressure on nature.

BPCE prices inaugural €1.5bn EuGB covered bond

French banking group BPCE has priced its inaugural European Green Bond (EuGB) covered bond, raising €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) through a 6.5-year transaction that attracted more than €5 billion of investor demand.

IPUT secures revolving credit facilities with €250m green tranche

Irish property investment company IPUT Real Estate has secured €300 million ($349 million) of new revolving credit facilities, including a €250 million green tranche.

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Latvia launches second sustainability bond after framework update

Latvia has launched its second sovereign sustainability bond today (3 June) after the Baltic country published its updated framework last month.

ISO standard to 'strengthen accountability' for financial institution transition plans

A first-of-its-kind global standard for financial institutions' transition plans has been launched. Its creators claim it will "strengthen trust, consistency and accountability across the global financial system".