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BNDES to mandate green bond fund by end of March

BNDES launches new ESG approach

Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has committed to play an active role in pushing environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns in its portfolio companies, as it looks to catalyse foreign investment.

EF BRIEFS: Senvion, SunEdison, EDF, Renovagen, NTR, Aquila Capital

German-based wind turbine manufacturer Senvion plans to raise up to €703 million ($770 million) in a private placement ahead of its initial public offering.

IFC issues second $1bn green bond of 2013

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched its second $1 billion green bond of 2013, and called on other development banks to follow it with more 'benchmark' issues.

NYSE joins Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative

NYSE Euronext, parent of the New York Stock Exchange, has joined the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, marking "a significant step forward" for the programme.