Ahren Lester

EIB issues 'first' digital green bond in Europe

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has raised SEK1 billion ($93 million) from the first "digital green bond" in Europe, which was issued through an open source platform developed by SEB and Crédit Agricole CIB (CA-CIB).

Sovereign green bond issuance sees record start to 2023

Sovereign green bond issuance is set for a record-breaking year, with the amount raised through the instruments so far in 2023 well in excess of the same period in previous years.

Bank of Ayudhya raises $400m from green, blue bond

Thai lender Bank of Ayudhya has raised $400 million from an inaugural green and blue bond, which is backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

ICMA Principles: Transition and sustainability-linked bond updates expected

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA)-administered sustainable bond principles are expected to update their transition finance handbook and expand sustainability-linked bond guidance at its annual general meeting next week.

Gold Standard, GGGI launch 'pioneering' sustainable policy certification scheme

IPSASB to develop public sector climate disclosure standard

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has announced it will begin developing a public sector-specific standard for climate-related disclosures.

UK companies concerned ESG ratings influence investor voting

Some of the largest UK-listed companies are concerned that their environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings may influence investor voting intentions, amid concerns about how up-to-date the ratings are and the data gathering techniques the providers use to generate them.

Loan round-up: Port of Brisbane, JSW Cement, L&T Finance ... and more

Sustainable bond issuance reaches $4trn milestone

Cumulative sustainable bond issuance has crossed $4 trillion in June, helped by a record-breaking start for green bond issuance in 2023.

Bond round-up: Western Australia, Germany, Hyundai Card ... and more