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Green bonds round-up, 6 December 2017

Green bond market sees another record month

The booming green bond market scaled fresh heights in November, which saw $16.7 billion of issues, setting a new monthly record.

Insurers reach 'tipping point' on climate change

Concerns about climate change are influencing the underwriting and investment policies of a growing number of insurance companies, finds Graham Cooper

Winning the race for Asia's green capital

Several Asian capitals have announced a variety of plans to attract 'green finance' to the region. What's needed now is a green investment bank in Hong Kong, argues Alexandra Tracy.

Green Bond round-up 15 November 2017

Moody's expects at least $120bn of green bonds by end of 2017

Green bond issuance reached fresh highs in the third quarter and is on track to set a new record of at least $120bn in 2017, according to Moody's Investors Service.

How to boost the flow of bankable water projects?

There are countless water infra projects that need funding and no shortage of potential investors. But how to bridge the funding gap and create bankable projects asks Aaron Vermeulen

Swedbank launches green bond framework, looks to raise €500m

Swedbank has launched a green bond framework as it looks to raise at least €500 million ($590 million).

Hong Kong considers possible green investment bank

Hong Kong is stepping up its challenge to Singapore as a centre of green finance in Asia with the launch of a 'concept paper' on the possibility of setting up a green investment bank.

JP Morgan is top green bond underwriter in Q3, with a string of EM deals

JP Morgan seized the bragging rights to the green bond underwriting market in the third quarter of 2017, helped by a series of benchmark-sized issues in emerging markets.