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CAF raises €100m from BNP Paribas-backed 'blue' bond debut

Development bank CAF has raised €100 million ($116 million) from its inaugural 'blue' bond focused on the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, the first issued under its updated sustainable bond framework.

Galicia marketing potential EuGB debut as issuance quickens

The Spanish region of Galicia is understood to be roadshowing the potential debut issuance of a 'gold standard' European Green Bond (EuGB), shortly after Madrid hailed its own "impressive" entry into the new market.

Quantitative tightening hampers ECB carbon tilting efforts

The European Central Bank (ECB) said its shift from quantitative easing to tightening has brought an end to its efforts to apply a climate tilt to its corporate bond portfolio.

Philippine bank upsizes sustainability bond by eight times amid 'enthusiastic' demand

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has raised PHP40 billion ($715 million) from its debut sustainability bond...

Cadlas launches climate resilience guide for investor stewardship

Cadlas has published a 'sourcebook' for investors to integrate climate resilience into their stewardship activities.

Sustainable debt round-up: Italy, EU, Madrid ... and more

EuGB issuance picks up pace with Covivio, Norsk Hydro debuts

Two ground-breaking European Green Bond (EuGB) issues highlight the momentum building behind the 'gold standard' sustainable bond label in the last few weeks.

Hesse issues largest European muni green bond

The third green bond from Federal State of Hesse was more than four-times oversubscribed, with the €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) deal also setting a record for European municipal issuers.

'Struggle' to sell labelled debt in US leads to pivot to Asia and Middle East, says HSBC

The "struggle" to sell labelled debt products in the US in the current political environment is leading banks to seek business in markets with greater potential for growth, including in Asia and the Middle East, according to an executive at HSBC.

ICMA Principles mulling changes to transition finance guidance

Updates to the Climate Transition Finance Handbook are being discussed that could lead to changes being unveiled at the Annual Conference of the Principles in Tokyo, according to the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).