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First Islamic green bonds expected this year
13 March 2015Debt market professionals in the Middle East expect to see the first 'green sukuk' – the Islamic equivalent of green bonds – issued later this year.
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ADB issues first labelled green bond
12 March 2015The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched its first green bond to support climate change projects in the region.
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World Bank responds to investor demand with second Green Growth Bond
11 March 2015The World Bank has launched its second index-linked green bond for retail investors, following the success of its inaugural issue in January.
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Jinko agrees RMB320m loan with China Development Bank
10 March 2015JinkoSolar has agreed a RMB320 million ($52 million) loan agreement with China Development Bank to help finance solar projects in the country.
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UK energy minister eyes issuing green bonds with GIB
10 March 2015The UK's shadow energy secretary has mooted the idea of issuing green bonds in partnership with the country's Green Investment Bank (GIB).
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Triodos sees profits increase 17%
09 March 2015Net profits at sustainable lender Triodos Bank rose 17% to €30.1 million ($32.7 million) in 2014.
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Solar Star to expand record bond issue by $325m
09 March 2015The 579MW Solar Star project in California is expected to issue $325 million in senior secured 'Series B' notes on 12 March to supplement last year's $1 billion issue of 'Series A' notes which was the largest ever renewable energy project finance bond.
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ERAFP awards €2.5bn SRI bond mandates
06 March 2015French public service pension scheme ERAFP has awarded €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) socially responsible investment (SRI) credit bond mandates to three asset managers.
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NRW ups sustainability bond to €750m
06 March 2015The German State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has increased its sustainability bond by 50% due to its popularity with investors.
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Hannon Armstrong eyes further growth following bumper quarter
05 March 2015Renewables and energy efficiency investor Hannon Armstrong cheered shareholders as it projected strong earnings growth for the next two years following a bumper quarter for transactions.