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Climate-themed bond universe market grows to $500bn
17 July 2014The vast potential of the green bond market has been underlined in a report that identifies a $500 billion universe of bonds as 'climate-themed'.
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Could bonds save rhinos?
16 July 2014An impact investment bond to protect the rhinoceros against poachers is being planned by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).
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KfW makes debut in green bond market with record €1.5bn issue
15 July 2014German development bank KfW has issued its first green bond – a €1.5 billion ($2.0 billion) offering which it claims is the largest ever single issue.
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Clean energy investment jumps in second quarter
15 July 2014Investment in clean energy in the second quarter of this year was the highest for any quarter since April–June 2012, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
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DC Water increases size of 100-year green bond, plans more
15 July 2014The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) has increased the size of its landmark 100-year green bond to $350 million from a planned $300 million, in response to strong investor demand.
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Gamesa secures $64.5m wind deal with Uruguay
14 July 2014Gamesa will provide $64.5 million of wind turbines to Uruguay, financed by a loan from the Export-Import Bank of the US.
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UN PRI pushes to promote long-term investment
14 July 2014The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) initiative has launched a consultation exercise to promote long-term thinking by investors.
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Neo Solar convertible bond raises $120m
14 July 2014Neo Solar Power (NSP), Taiwan's leading maker of solar cells, has raised $120 million from a convertible bond, according to Asian press reports.
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Alterra eyes C$110m loan for hydro and wind projects
11 July 2014Alterra Power of Canada said it expects to agree a loan of up to C$110 million ($103 million) in the next three months to support further equity investments in a hydroelectric project in Canada and a wind energy project in the US.
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Cat bond market set for a record year, after strong Q2, says Willis
11 July 2014An unprecedented $4.5 billion of catastrophe bonds were issued in the second quarter of this year, putting the market on track for a record year, according to Willis Capital Markets & Advisory (WCMA).