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US muni sustainable bond market to grow in 2024, predicts S&P
18 March 2024US municipal issuance of sustainable bonds is forecast to grow 5% in 2024 as issuers are incentivised to return to the market and issuance sizes continue to grow, according to S&P Global Ratings.
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Landmark green shipping loan loses CBI certification amid contract cancellation
18 March 2024A ground-breaking green shipping loan has had its Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) certification revoked after the borrower revealed plans to cancel the ship order the loan was intended to finance.
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Loan round-up: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, Trafigura, Italgas ... and more
14 March 2024 -
Iceland raises €750m from sovereign green bond debut
14 March 2024Iceland has raised €750 million ($820 million) from its inaugural sovereign green bond, with the debut deal more than nine times oversubscribed.
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Nature-positive investments still searching for a 'natural home' at Zurich
14 March 2024Green bonds are an "easy play" for investors looking for nature-positive investments, according to Zurich - but the "natural home" among financial asset classes for natural capital investments remains unclear.
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Sovereigns likely to choose debt-for-nature swaps over 'blue bonds'
13 March 2024Large sovereign 'blue bonds' are likely to remain "uncommon" in the market despite sustainable marine and water-focused activities being prominent for governments, senior market participants told an Environmental Finance event.
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Bond round-up: Al Rajhi Bank, Telefonica, Ontario ... and more
13 March 2024 -
UK nature investment fund first close 'soon', says Lord Benyon
12 March 2024The UK government-backed Big Nature Impact Fund (BNIF) is expected to announce its first close from private investors "soon", according to a senior minister.
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Loan round-up: Q Collection, Sermsang, ESR and more
07 March 2024 -
Bond round-up: Mazda, Raizen, Emirate of Sharjah ... and more
06 March 2024