Ahren Lester

Investors have 'strong preference' for Capex over Opex in sustainable bonds

Fixed income investors still have a "strong preference" for sustainable bonds focused on capital expenditure (Capex) rather than operational expenditure (Opex), according to a survey by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).

Offset-heavy Eni SLB target 'one to watch' for 2024, says AFII

The surprisingly high use of carbon offsets by Italian oil major Eni in its progress towards its carbon emissions target has created an interesting litmus test for issuer and investor behaviours around sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs),...

Environmental Finance publishes second Sustainable Loans Insight

Environmental Finance has published its Sustainable Loans Insight (SLI) 2024 report, the second edition of its free-to-read sustainable lending analysis and discussion report.

Climate change adaptation has 'picked up' in sustainable bond market

The identification of 'climate change adaptation' use-of-proceeds in sustainable bonds has "picked up" over the last couple of years, according to Environmental Finance Data (EF Data).

Sovereign sustainable bond issuance 'on track' for another record year

Sovereign sustainable bonds are "on track" for another record year of issuance in 2024 after another strong quarter with a record-breaking market share, according to Environmental Finance Data.

New UK government urged to 'improve credibility' of green bond programme

The new UK government has been urged to provide greater use-of-proceeds clarity and outline a "comprehensive" medium-term green financing strategy to improve the credibility of future green bond issuances from the major sovereign issuer, according to a think tank.

Khan Bank to raise $130m from first social bond in Mongolia

Mongolian lender Khan Bank is preparing to raise up to $130 million from the first social bond from a Mongolian issuer.

Almost 30% of SLBs could miss their 2024 targets, says AFII

There have been "strong examples" of impactful sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) transactions in the market as they approach their 2024 targets, according to the Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute (AFII) ...

Nigerian Exchange launches dedicated sustainable bond platform

Nigeria plans sovereign green bond market return in September

The Nigerian government is planning to return to the green bond market for the first time in five years, as it outlines plans to become an annual issuer of the sustainable bond instrument.