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Korea Eximbank raising $500m green bond
20 February 2013SEB and Bank of America Merrill Lynch have opened the books on a reported $500 million-plus green bond for the Export-Import Bank of Korea, according to the Climate Bonds Initiative.
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IFC issues world's first $1 billion green bond
15 February 2013The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has issued the first $1 billion green bond, the proceeds of which will be directed to "climate-friendly" projects in developing countries.
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Air Liquide issues first major corporate SRI bond
11 October 2012French industrial gas supplier Air Liquide has seen huge demand for a €500 million ($646 million) corporate bond with socially responsible investment (SRI) credentials.
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Cities should have more access to carbon finance – OECD
04 October 2012Cities and central governments should work more closely together to raise finance via the carbon markets, according to the OECD.
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Flurry of UK climate policies a barrier to investors – experts
06 September 2012The UK needs to simplify and streamline its climate and environmental policies in order to attract more green investment, members of the parliament (MPs), the industry and analysts have said.
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Nikko mulling US green bond fund
08 August 2012Nikko Asset Management is considering launching a US version of its World Bank green bonds funds, according to the company's European chief investment officer.
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Second French region issues green bond
07 August 2012Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur has followed Île de France in issuing a sustainable bond, raising €119.5 million ($148.2 million) for renewable energy and social housing.
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Climate Bonds Initiative sets up energy efficiency working group
30 July 2012The Climate Bonds Initiative has set up a working group to develop criteria for the certification of energy efficiency-related bonds, and is expecting its solar working group to issue a standard within the next few months.
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Climate bond market slowed by cheaper bank financing
25 May 2012The climate bond market is ready to explode as investors are eager to participate in these transactions, but renewable energy sponsors have preferred to seek financing in the cheaper bank markets, according to a Citigroup official.
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Climate bond market broader, deeper than assumed – HSBC
24 May 2012The climate-themed bond market is "broader and deeper" than is commonly believed, according to a report from HSBC, which identifies at least $174 billion in issuance – much higher than earlier estimates.