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Green bond issuance in India will add 'real value' to market, says MainStreet
24 April 2015Recent green bond offerings from Yes Bank and the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim India) have kickstarted the market in India, where financing is "greatly needed", according to impact investment firm MainStreet Partners.
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ESG-themed bond fund launches in US
22 April 2015Asset manager Columbia Threadneedle Investments has launched a US social bond fund, targeting corporate and municipal notes.
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It's time for New York to issue green bonds, says city comptroller
21 April 2015The time is ripe for New York City to divert some of its $10-$15 billion of annual debt issues into green bonds, said comptroller Scott Stringer.
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Connecticut launches $250m green bond
20 April 2015The state of Connecticut is launching its first transaction dedicated exclusively to green bonds, in a bid to raise $250 million for clean water projects.
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US private equity firm plans green bond to fund acquisition
20 April 2015Private equity firm Centerbridge Partners is planning to issue a green bond to part-fund its acquisition of Senvion.
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TfL attracts Deutsche Bank on £400m green bond
20 April 2015Transport for London (TfL) has issued a £400 million ($598 million) green bond, which has attracted investors including Deutsche Bank.
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Good reporting behind broadening of investors for Ile de France green bond
20 April 2015Good reporting has prompted 'remarkable' growth in Region Ile de France's investor base for its latest sustainability bond, the issuer claims.
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NIB returns to green bond market with SEK1bn offering
17 April 2015The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has issued a SEK1 billion green bond.
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EC calls for green bond securitisations and better non-financial reporting
16 April 2015EU policymakers must ramp up their efforts to promote climate-friendly investment through securitised green bonds and improved non-financial disclosure, according to a report from the European Commission (EC).
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Order book reaches €1bn on FMO's latest Sustainability Bond
14 April 2015Dutch development bank FMO has priced its second €500 million ($534 million) green Sustainability Bond, which attracted more than $1 billion of investor interest.