Ahren Lester

ISS: 'Good pipeline' for 'European Green Bonds'

The advantages for issuers are gradually becoming more evident, writes Ahren Lester

AFII: SFDR 2.0 may have given SLBs a sought-after 'home'

The proposed updates to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) fund labelling rules may have "opened the door" for investment in sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), according to Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute (AFII).

'Focused' IDB Amazonia Bond 'really hits the spot'

The pioneering Amazon-focused deal offers a uniquely impactful template for other issuers and ecosystems to adopt, investors tell Ahren Lester

Nigerian state Lagos seals pioneering green bond debut

Lagos State has raised NGN14.8 billion ($10 million) from its debut green bond, becoming the first sub-national government in Nigeria to enter the sustainable bond market.

'Investors want more focused, thematic sustainable bonds'

Canadian lender Bank of Montreal (BMO) said investors are increasingly want to see more "focused" sustainable bonds around dedicated themes like blue, gender, and nature bonds - and they are willing to accept smaller deals if they are impactful.

Daiwa: 'Samurai' issuers interested in transition bonds as opportunity grows

There is growing interest in transition bonds among 'Samurai' bond issuers, as the pioneering Japanese market prepares to support the global expansion of the label, according to Daiwa Securities.

'EuGB' pioneer A2A returns with second €500m deal

Shinhan Bank issues pioneering 'Samurai' transition bond

South Korean lender Shinhan Bank has raised JPY40 billion ($259 million) from its first transition bond, which is also the first ever 'Samurai' bond to bear the label.

COP30: Pakistan 'still very hopeful' of sovereign green 'Panda' bond in 2025

Pakistan's finance minister said he anticipates issuing a green 'Panda' bond before the end of the year, as he implored COP30 to make progress on the loss-and-damages fund agreed three years ago.

'Transition loans are unlikely to cause confusion'

There is "not that much overlap" between transition loans and established sustainable loan labels to cause confusion when they are understood properly, according to the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA).