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South Africa considering SLB as sovereign sustainable bond debut looms
31 July 2024South Africa is considering issuing a ground-breaking sustainability-linked bond (SLB) as the sovereign continues to progress with its plans to make a sustainable bond debut soon.
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Argentina issues debut sustainable bond amid future doubts
22 November 2023Argentina has raised ARS44.3 billion ($125 million) from its debut sovereign sustainability bond, but doubts have been raised about the prospects for further issuance amid a change of government.
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Brazil confirms sovereign sustainability bond debut plans for 2023
10 March 2023Brazil has confirmed that it is currently planning to issue a debut sustainability bond in 2023, rather than follow regional peers such as Chile and Uruguay with a sustainability-linked bond.
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Brazil expects to come to market with sustainable bond in 2023
30 January 2023Brazil is expected to return to the international bond market in 2023 with its debut sustainable bond, according to its debt head.
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Ireland issues €3 billion green bond
12 October 2018The Republic of Ireland has made its debut in the green bond market with a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) transaction.
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Ireland readies sovereign green bond
10 September 2018The Republic of Ireland is preparing to issue its first green bond, as it looks to forge a reputation as a global leader in green finance.
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€8.9bn Irish sovereign wealth fund to divest from fossil fuels
12 July 2018The €8.9 billion ($10.4 billion) Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) is to divest from fossil fuels within five years following the passing of a bill in the Irish parliament, in what has been hailed a seminal moment in the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.