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Australian Taxonomy-linked sustainable debt guidance expected by March
21 January 2026The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) confirmed that guidance for labelled sustainable bond and loan transactions looking to use the Australian Taxonomy (AUT) should be published by March.
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'Is sustainability-linked debt the right tool? Maybe for loans'
20 January 2026Whilst sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) are not the "right tool" for investors to support the transition, a major asset manager argues sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) have more potential.
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Upsized Shimizu bond a 'paradigm shift' for Japanese 'blue bond' market
19 January 2026The debut JPY20 billion ($126 million) deal from Japanese firm Shimizu is a significant evolution of 'blue' bonds ahead of what could be a "breakout year" for the sustainable water-focused sustainable bond label in Japan.
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Sustainalytics SPO exit 'not a surprise'
19 January 2026The warning signs for the business have been flashing for some time, Ahren Lester reports
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Can defence make peace with sustainable fixed income investors?
16 January 2026The defence theme has been shot down by sustainable bond investors, but is a truce in sight, asks Ahren Lester
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Microfinance firm Sarvodaya plans debut 'Orange Bond'
15 January 2026Sri Lankan microfinance lender Sarvodaya Development Bank is planning to raise up to LKR2 billion ($6.4 million) from a debut gender-focused social bond, known as an 'Orange Bond'.
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Sustainalytics exit follows 'SPOs becoming less decisive' for impactful sustainable bonds
15 January 2026Morningstar Sustainalytics decision to shutter its second-party opinion (SPO) business will prompt market reflection on the "less decisive" role the assessments play in identifying impact in sustainable debt markets, a senior banker argues.
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Morningstar Sustainalytics 'winding down' SPO business after 12 years
15 January 2026Morningstar Sustainalytics has confirmed it plans to close its business providing second-party opinions (SPO) for sustainable finance instruments - despite having been the leading player in the market as little as two years ago.
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Sri Lanka to extend green taxonomy to social in 2026
14 January 2026The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has confirmed plans to extend its green taxonomy to include social categories during 2026.
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IDB raises AUD1bn from first benchmark-sized 'Amazonia Bond'
13 January 2026The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has issued its second 'Amazonia Bond' with the AUD1 billion ($671 million) deal the first benchmark-sized transaction using the Amazon-focused sustainable bond label.
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- Akademiker engaging with car giants on deforestation
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Latvenergo raises €300m through second EuGB issuance
18 June 2026Latvia's state-owned utility Latvenergo has raised €300 million ($344 million) through a seven-year European Green Bond (EuGB), to finance a major renewable energy expansion programme across the Baltic region.
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Draft ESRS for non-EU companies unveiled
18 June 2026Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for reporting by companies based outside the EU but generating large revenues in the bloc have been published, in advance of a vote to approve them for consultation next month.
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Sanctuary raises £350m through inaugural sustainability bond
18 June 2026UK housing association Sanctuary has raised £350 million ($402 million) through its inaugural sustainability bond, attracting an orderbook of more than £1.3 billion.
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PGGM: We really see return and impact value in blue bonds
18 June 2026Blue bonds will become more important as nature and biodiversity goals among institutional investors grow, Raymond van Wersch tells Ahren Lester
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Middle East deal won't pull the plug on electrification drive, says Vontobel
18 June 2026Energy efficiency and electrification will remain dominant themes, even after the Iran-US conflict is resolved, says Vontobel Asset Management, as economies resolve to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world.