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Banks need to do more conservation finance, says Emirates NBD
28 July 2026Many banks "don't do enough" work on conservation finance in emerging markets, said Emirates NBD as it warned of a "fundamental gap" for financing the protection of threatened species.
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LGFA water sector-focused SLLs targeting 'unique opportunity'
23 July 2026The pioneering water-focused sustainability-linked loan (SLL) programme launched by the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) is looking to take advantage of major changes in the water sector
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QNB Türkiye executes $30m blue repo with Barclays
16 July 2026QNB Türkiye has completed a $30 million one-year blue repo transaction with Barclays, with proceeds financing investments that support water resource protection and the development of the blue economy in Türkiye.
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'Sovereigns are still lagging with blue bonds'
24 June 2026There is strong progress with blue bonds in Latin America and Asia, but the Blue Bond Accelerator (BBA) told an Environment Finance event in Singapore that crucial sovereign issuers are lagging behind.
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Trelleborg becomes first Swedish company to issue a blue bond
12 June 2026Polymer manufacturer Trelleborg has become the first Swedish company to issue a blue bond, raising SEK800 million ($84 million) through a five-year transaction linked to sustainable water and wastewater management.
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Xylem achieves 'blueium' as investors seek water exposure
04 June 2026US water technology company Xylem's inaugural blue bond was over 10 times oversubscribed, highlighting growing investor interest in water-focused sustainable finance.
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S&P: Transition, adaptation in focus for next 1,000 SPOs
03 June 2026The SPO provider is preparing for a material shift in its work beyond climate mitigation, Christa Clapp tells Ahren Lester
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Xylem brings first US corporate blue bond to market
29 May 2026US water technology company Xylem has raised $500 million through a blue bond issuance as part of a broader $1 billion dual-tranche debt offering.
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Water is a transatlantic issue, says Jefferies
22 May 2026Water as a consideration and investment theme has cross-geographic appeal, despite a more challenging environment for sustainability, according to investment bank Jefferies.
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Yarra Capital Management prioritises water for nature-focused approach
15 May 2026Australia's Yarra Capital Management will make water a "priority focus area" for assessing nature-related risks and opportunities across its portfolios, Environmental Finance has learned.