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Sustainable debt round-up: IDA, Covivio, Togo ... and more

Nigeria makes green bond return after six-year hiatus

Nigeria is planning to raise up to NGN50 billion ($32 million) from its third green bond, almost six years since the sovereign issuer was last active in the market.

Auckland Council launches rare muni sustainability-linked bond

New Zealand city government Auckland Council has launched a debut sustainability-linked bond (SLB), which will see it become one of the first municipal issuers of the performance-based instrument.

Croatian investment firm's second SLB sees strong investor demand

Bosqar Invest has raised €143 million ($165 million) from its second sustainability-linked bond (SLB), as the Zagreb-based investment firm hails the largest such deal from a private, Croatian, non-financial corporate issuer.

European green bonds will take off, but slowly, says SEB's Kiviniemi

The EU Green Bond Standard (EuGBS) should not be a "significant burden" for most issuers to apply, but it will likely take some time for it to become widespread, according to SEB.

CAF raises €100m from BNP Paribas-backed 'blue' bond debut

Development bank CAF has raised €100 million ($116 million) from its inaugural 'blue' bond focused on the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, the first issued under its updated sustainable bond framework.

Galicia marketing potential EuGB debut as issuance quickens

The Spanish region of Galicia is understood to be roadshowing the potential debut issuance of a 'gold standard' European Green Bond (EuGB), shortly after Madrid hailed its own "impressive" entry into the new market.

Philippine bank upsizes sustainability bond by eight times amid 'enthusiastic' demand

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has raised PHP40 billion ($715 million) from its debut sustainability bond...

Sustainable debt round-up: Italy, EU, Madrid ... and more

EuGB issuance picks up pace with Covivio, Norsk Hydro debuts

Two ground-breaking European Green Bond (EuGB) issues highlight the momentum building behind the 'gold standard' sustainable bond label in the last few weeks.