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  • Green bonds: The state of sterling

    14 August 2015

    With only a handful of green bonds so far issued in sterling, what is holding the market back, asks Sophie Robinson-Tillett

  • World Bank reveals environmental impact of its 77 green bond projects

    03 August 2015

    The World Bank, one of the largest issuers of green bonds, has published a detailed summary of the environmental and social impacts of all 77 projects financed by the proceeds.

  • KfW makes debut in sterling green bond market

    24 July 2015

    KfW has issued its first sterling-denominated green bond. The £500 million ($775 million) issue had been expected and continues the development bank's efforts to boost liquidity in the green bond market.

  • Bank issuance helps green bond market gather steam in Q2

    01 July 2015

    A raft of issues from private banks helped the green bond market gather pace in Q2 after a slow start to the year.

  • Strong growth in green bond market expected in H2

    23 June 2015

    Investors and underwriters are confident the green bond market will show healthy growth this year, thanks to increased issuance from corporates, municipalities and emerging economies, and a maturing market infrastructure.

  • Mirova launches €65m green bond fund

    12 June 2015

    Mirova has launched a €65 million ($73 million) green bond fund – the biggest of its kind to date.

  • A range of opinions

    13 April 2015

    Second-party opinion providers are becoming increasingly important to the green bond market. Sophie Robinson Tillett takes a look at the different providers

  • BlackRock, AP4 and State Street among buyers of ADB's first green bond

    13 March 2015

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sold its inaugural, $500 million green bond to 44 investors.

  • People moves

    14 August 2014

    The latest people moves in the industry, including new recruits for SolarCity, Impax and Mirova