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  • Development Bank of Rwanda raises RWF30bn in landmark sustainability-linked bond

    25 October 2023

    The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has raised RWF30 billion ($24 million) from its debut sustainability-linked bond, which is the first instrument of this type issued by a development bank and the first sustainable bond from a Rwandan issuer.

  • Biodiversity still not 'paid attention to' by many Dutch investors

    25 October 2023

    Dutch investors have been urged to integrate biodiversity in decision-making, after a study found that many "are not yet paying attention" to it as a theme.

  • Australia invites comments on ISSB-based disclosure rules

    25 October 2023
  • EU Green Bond Standard approaches final formal step

    25 October 2023

    The EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) has taken another formal step towards its final passage into law after the European Council officially adopted the first regulation for green bonds in the world, clearing the way for its final signing into law by late November.

  • US climate finance principles published by regulators - but two Fed governors refuse to sign

    25 October 2023

    The main banking and financial services regulators in the US have agreed principles on how to manage climate risk - but they resisted calls to promote the transition to a lower carbon economy, as the controversial document caused a rift within the Federal Reserve.

  • Nepal showcases impact investment opportunities

    25 October 2023
  • PRI seeks feedback on Progression Pathways

    25 October 2023
  • Green finance development training for Global South to launch at COP28

    25 October 2023
  • Enel SLB target miss 'to cost it $27m'

    24 October 2023

    Investors are not pricing in the expected Enel sustainability-linked bond (SLB) target miss at the end of 2023 which could trigger a coupon step-up for more than $10 billion worth of debt, according to the Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute (AFII).

  • Call for more transparency on Scope 4 claims from fund managers

    24 October 2023