Ahren Lester

Emerging market 'real economy' sustainable bond report published

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Environmental Finance have published a report on emerging market 'real economy' sustainable bond issuance trends...

Loan round-up: Ark Data Centres, CMPC, Mango, CAP ... and more

Bond round-up: IDB invest, Action Logement, WDP, Bayport, Ascott ... and more

Free webinar: Environmental Finance review of Q1 sustainable bond market

Environmental Finance will host a free webinar this week to review the 2022 first quarter sustainable bond issuance trends, including an in-depth look at the metrics used for sustainability-linked debt and the impact of the Ukraine crisis on issuance.

DBS: Green bonds need long-term green asset 'refinement'

The green bond market needs to provide a "refinement" for refinancing long-term 'green' assets in order to encourage the continued development of the market, according to DBS Bank.

Berlin Hyp: Pushing bond innovation despite regulatory frustration

After issuing its award-winning sustainability-linked bond in 2021, Berlin Hyp continues to look for opportunities to innovate in sustainable finance. Ahren Lester reports

Loan round-up: Oceaneering, Symrise, Enel, CR Micro, Blackmores ... and more

Bond round-up: CEB, IADB, Fortescue Metals, Philippines, CapMan ... and more

Colombia publishes 'milestone' national green taxonomy

Colombia has become the first American country to publish a national 'green' taxonomy, with the list of sustainable activities also including a ground-breaking emphasis on land use.

Nomura launches 'core' Japan ESG equity ETF