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US investors warming to OpEx in green bonds

Operating expenses remain a divisive topic among green bond investors, but APG's Joshua Linder tells Ahren Lester that US investors are beginning to shift their stance

Colesco holds first close of direct lending strategy at €800m

Tailor SFDR to fit 'unique' pension fund needs, Dutch association urges EU

US investors still 'actively seeking green bonds'

As the US green bond market continues to struggle, investors must fix sustainable bond demand 'communication break', participants tell Ahren Lester

Sustainable bonds 'more attractive' to investors if primary spend is clear, says APG

Sustainable bond issuers have been urged to make it clear to investors where they primarily intend to allocate spending, according to pension fund investment firm APG - even if such guidance has to be qualitative rather than quantitative.

Step-down SLBs a 'hard sell' for investors - but 'step-backs' have potential

Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) with a 'step-down' coupon on achieving certain targets are a "hard sell" for investors, an Environmental Finance event heard - but 'step-back' coupon deals could prove more popular.

APG commits €200m to AllianzGI impact-focused private credit strategy

Allianz GI's impact credit strategy raises €560m at first close

APG's energy infra strategy funds £40m into Dowling Energy

Sustainable Debt Americas 2024: early bird ends on Friday

The early bird rate for Environmental Finance's annual Sustainable Debt Americas conference will end this Friday, so register now to save 20%. Environmental Finance subscribers receive a further 30% discount.