ECB asset purchases could encourage more green bonds, says Fitch

The likelihood of the European Central Bank (ECB) taking climate change considerations into account in…

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IFC elected chair of GBP/SBP excom

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has been elected chair of the executive committee (excom)…

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China green bonds: the state and effectiveness of the market

Despite the strong growth in the Chinese green bond market in recent years, analysis by the Climate Policy Initiative's Donovan Escalante and June Choi shows there is still plenty policymakers and investors can do to boost how effective the market becomes

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Morgan Stanley builds impact into multi-asset fund

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched a multi-asset fund that aims to provide "a measure…

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Sustainable debt market transformed by Covid-19 impact in H1

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Germany eyes up to €12bn from green bonds this year

Germany intends to issue two green bonds this year, raising between €8 billion and €12 billion ($9 billion…

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KPI-linked bonds webinar: Investors want 'Paris alignment'

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Bond round-up: NRW Bank, Xylem, Generali, Ile de France ... and more

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Coronabonds webinar: Pimco gives EM sovereigns 'benefit of the doubt'

Investors are likely to give the "benefit of the doubt" to some emerging markets (EM) governments issuing…

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Coronabonds webinar: Axa adopts 'flexible' approach as it invests heavily

Axa Investment Managers has tried not to be "too stringent" when assessing bonds issued in response to…

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Pimco granted €1bn SDG bond mandate from Danish pension provider

Pimco has received a DKK 8.9 billion ($1.4 billion) mandate from Denmark's Industriens Pension, to invest…

ESG,Green Bonds

Transition finance guidelines to be published 'by end of year'

A working group convened by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) exploring the theme of…

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Social bond growth outstrips green bonds - S&P

Social bonds will grow faster than green bonds this year, as issuers deploy the model to help finance…

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Hong Kong exchange launches sustainable bond platform

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has launched the HKEX Sustainable and Green Exchange, to be known…

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UNDP reveals 'standards' for SDG bond issuers, private equity

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has published draft 'standards' to help private equity fund managers…

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Bond round-up: Unédic, Snam, Castle Peak, Northern States Power, Symbiotics ... and more

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Insurer Skandia buys novel bond to fund diabetes prevention

Swedish insurer Skandia has bought a SEK30 million ($3.2 million) 'health impact' bond from Region Stockholm,…

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CLP criticised for transition bond framework targeting natural gas

Hong-Kong based power company CLP Group has faced criticism for publishing a revised transition bond…

Debt,Green Bonds

Snam issues maiden €500m 'transition' bond after 'climate action' criticism

Italian energy infrastructure firm Snam has raised €500 million ($567 million) through its inaugural…

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