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'Maple' sustainable bonds an 'opportunity' for US issuers

US sustainable bond issuers should consider issuing in Canadian dollars to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the growing market in the country, according to a Canadian investor.

'Hand-holding' sustainable bond fund could be 'quite successful,' says Artesian

A sustainable fixed income fund focused on assisting companies in starting their sustainable bond journey could lead to "pretty good outcomes" for both issuers and investors, according to Australian investment manager Artesian.

France boosts 2025 green bond issuance plan to €15bn

France has boosted its planned green bond issuance to up to €15 billion ($16 billion) after the government finally approved its budget for the year.

'Green enabling' guidance offers chance to 'redefine sustainable bond landscape'

The guidelines on 'green enabling' projects are a "significant step forward" for the sustainable bond market, according to Eurizon - but ...

Green bonds 'reliable signal' of 'significant' emissions reduction

Green bonds have become a "good indicator" of reduced corporate carbon emissions - especially for firms in carbon-intensive sectors or who were heavy emitters, according to research by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

Sustainable debt round-up: EIB, Saudi Arabia, Arevon ... and more

Amundi: 'Exciting' plans as ground-breaking EM green bond fund winds down

Amundi said it has "exciting projects" in the pipeline to meet ongoing institutional investor demand for sustainable bonds as its ground-breaking $1.5 billion emerging market (EM) green bond fund prepared to wind down.

Standard Chartered raises €1bn from 'milestone' social bond debut

UK-based lender Standard Chartered has issued a debut €1 billion ($1.1 billion) social bond focused on small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

KHNP issues first 'nuclear' green bond in Asia

Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) has raised HKD1.2 billion ($154 million) from a "landmark" green bond focused on nuclear power projects, as the challenging low-carbon energy source continues to establish itself in green bond markets.

Amundi launches low duration Euro sovereign green bond tilted ETF

French asset manager Amundi has launched a ground-breaking, passively managed low duration European sovereign green bond exchange-traded fund (ETF).