'World-first' humanitarian cat bond admitted to TISE Sustainable

A catastrophe bond believed to be the first to focus purely on humanitarian aspects has been admitted…

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2DII: Green bonds require 'major adjustments'

Green bonds require "major" reforms as they are failing to support small companies and small projects,Green…

Green Bonds,Investment

Using debt capital markets to address Africa's challenges

Sustainable development in Africa requires a new financing approach, says Arvana Singh

Debt,Green Bonds,IMPACT

BNP Paribas launches €125m social bond fund

BNP Paribas has launched a €125 million ($140 million) social bond fund that also incorporates an innovative…

Debt,ESG,Green Bonds,Investment

SLBs without 1.5֯ C targets 'don't hold water'

Investors and underwriters disagree about what makes a good sustainability-linked bond, writes Madeleine Jenkins

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Bond round-up: Maersk, Hong Kong, EDF, Accor, Philippines, Singtel Optus ... and more

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Hong Kong plans renminbi green bond to encourage mainland issuers

The Hong Kong government is currently planning to issue its debut renminbi-denominated green bond in…

Asia Pacific,Green Bonds

'Immense potential' for Russian sustainable bonds after taxonomy launch

There is "immense potential" for the growth of Russian sustainable bonds following the launch of the…

ESG,Green Bonds,Policy

French central bank: Greenwashing may be next 'nightmare'

'Greenwashing' could be the next "nightmare" for those looking to invest in green bonds, the Banque de…

ESG Data,Green Bonds,Policy

'Gender bond' guidance launched

UN Women, International Finance Corporation and International Capital Market Association (ICMA) have…

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Bond round-up: Peru, SGP, BNG, Proximus, Henkel, Stedin, NTT ... and more

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New Zealand to debut sovereign green bond in late 2022

New Zealand has announced it intends to kick-start an "important and enduring" sovereign green bond programme…

Asia Pacific,Green Bonds

PCAF floats idea of 'facilitated emissions'

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) has launched a consultation on two documents...

Carbon,Green Bonds

Russia adopts national green taxonomy

Russia has adopted its own national taxonomy of 'green' activities which has been designed to be broadly…

COP,Debt,Green Bonds,Investment,Policy

KfW launches Latin America green bond fund

KfW has invested €74 million ($86 million) in a Latin America green bond fund the German development…

COP,Green Bonds,Investment

Bond round-up: Ford, Faurecia, TenneT, Atos, Colgate-Palmolive, Dios ... and more

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Make EU green bond standard mandatory, says ECB

The European Central Bank (ECB) has recommended that the EU makes its green bond standard mandatory within…

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'Much needed' EU, China common ground taxonomy published

The International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) has published its long-awaited initial scoping…

Asia Pacific,COP,ESG,ESG Data,Green Bonds,Investment,Policy

Amundi and IFC launch $2bn emerging market sustainable bond strategy

Amundi and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will launch a fund to invest in Emerging Market…

Asia Pacific,Green Bonds,Investment

Bond round-up: Teva, IBRD, ICBC, Citi, Hera, Tesco, Verallia ... and more

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