ESG bonds to build on bumper 2021 as biodiversity risks gain more attention

ESG bonds to build on bumper 2021 as biodiversity risks gain more attention

Tuesday 8 February 2022 – Vol.13 Ed.6.2

Commentary: Greenium set to stay, say sovereign debt issuers

By Philip Moore in London

Following record issuance volumes in excess of $1tn in 2021, the global market for green, social and sustainable bonds is forecast to increase further in 2022. The strength of investor demand has allowed borrowers to price new issues inside their yield curves. While the continued expansion of this...

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Openness critical for future development of green bond market

Openness critical for future development of green bond market

Friday 3 December 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.48.5

Commentary: Investors seek ‘transparency, engagement and open dialogue’ in green bond issuance

By Taylor Pearce in London

Green, social and sustainable bond issuance has skyrocketed, increasing to $750bn in 2021 from $77bn in 2017. At a 30 November workshop, a panel of investors, all major buyers of green bonds, spoke about their appetite for GSS bonds. They were outspoken about their frustration...

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