Green bond comment, November: Time is ripe for sovereigns to finally step up

HASI raises $1bn from green bond in slow market

Basel Committee publishes voluntary climate risk disclosure framework

The influential Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has published a voluntary framework for disclosure of climate-related financial risks by banks rather than integrating it into Pillar 3 requirements as initially intended.

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.

Key MEP proposes raising CSRD threshold to exclude more mid-sized firms