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Klaveness Combination raises NOK300m from SLB tap

Annual sustainable sukuk issuance to double 'soon' after guidance

Annual issuance of sustainable sukuk could more than double to reach $30 billion "soon" amid rising interest for the Islamic sustainable finance instrument and the publication of key market guidance, market experts have argued.

SLB popularity growing among Nordic real estate, muni issuers

Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) are increasingly becoming popular among real estate and municipal issuers in Nordic countries, according to Danske Bank - as the performance-based instrument continues to appeal to issuers in the region.

Turk Telecom readies $500m sustainability bond debut

Turk Telecom is preparing to raise up to $500 million from its inaugural sustainability bond, which would make it the first Turkish telecommunications firm to enter the sustainable bond market.

Bond round-up: Germany, Volvo, Banobras... and more

'Significant' sustainable sukuk growth potential as 2024 starts strongly

Sustainable sukuk issuance in the first three months of 2024 reached record levels after a ground-breaking 2023 for issuance, and market experts argue greater market confidence is set to support the further growth potential for the sustainable Islamic bond market.

Fidelity launches social and sustainable bond funds

Fidelity International has launched two sustainable bond funds, including one focused on social bonds.

Kenya planning $500m sovereign SLB in 2024

Kenya is planning to raise $500 million from a ground-breaking sovereign sustainability-linked bond (SLB) in late 2024.

Sustainability-linked loan decline accelerates in 2024

Borrowing through sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) has continued to fall sharply in the first four months of 2024, accelerating the decline for the performance-based instrument experienced in 2023

Moody's maintains 2024 sustainable bond forecast despite strong start

Moody's has retained its $950 billion sustainable bond issuance forecast for 2024 despite a strong start to the year amid expectations that challenging fixed income conditions will continue to be headwind for the market to reach a new record.