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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In focus: How South Africa, Spain and Croatia are recovering from Covid-19

In focus: How South Africa, Spain and Croatia are recovering from Covid-19

Wednesday 23 June 2021 Vol.12 Ed.25.3

Commentary: South Africa unearths hidden strengths during pandemic

By Natalia Ospina in London

This October, OMFIF and ABSA launch the fifth edition of the ABSA Africa Financial Markets Index, the region’s financial market development benchmark. South Africa, the index’s top scorer, is steering through the Covid-19 crisis better than initially expected. Its fiscal deficit is lower than...

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