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Temasek-backed ABC holds first close for impact fund at $550m

Temasek-backed ABC Impact invests in biodegradable plastics

Bank of America invests $5m in ABC impact fund

The Bank of America has invested $5 million in the Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund - a "landmark" commercial investment for the impact fund,...

Ground-breaking sustainability Tier 2 sukuk 12-times oversubscribed

Turkish lender Kuveyt Türk Katilim Bankasi has raised $350 million from its "landmark" sustainability sukuk, the first Tier 2 regulatory note issued through the sharia-compliant bond structure.

Asia impact fund invests in 'agri-tech'

Private equity impact fund ABC World Asia led a $20 million funding round by 'agri-tech' company CropIn, which provides software-as-a-service and data products to improve productivity and sustainability of crops.

Wheb wins sustainable equity mandate for UK local governments

Wheb Asset Management has been chosen by West Midlands Pension Fund to manage an active global sustainable equity mandate under a multi-provider framework agreement for authorities in the UK's Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Agribusiness fund eyes €200m of blended finance

An impact fund aiming to support agribusiness in developing countries has received commitments of €50 million ($57 million) towards its target of €200 million.

Green bond round-up, 21 Nov

US real estate company Boston Properties has raised $1 billion from its inaugural green bond.

Agricultural Bank of China launches green bond

Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) is set to become Asia's latest green bond issuer, with its inaugural issue currently roadshowing and expected to price in the coming days, sources close to the deal told Environmental Finance.

Glennmont in £160m deal for UK biomass

Renewables specialist Glennmont Partners has agreed a debt package to help finance the acquisition of a £160 million ($248 million) biomass plant in the UK.