Bonds

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Taiwan’s SFC incorporates Equator Principles into credit guidelines, SEC publishes report on regulated entity diversity

A weekly overview of ESG developments for fixed income: Singtel issues SLB with a twist, Mexico eyes sustainable Samurai

Sustainable debt investors discuss how to solve the problem of SLB step-ups.

Full year saw the issuance of 5,999 bonds with sustainable labels, raising $1.1trn.

A weekly overview of ESG developments for fixed income: Lagos state government mulls blue bonds; EU Council agrees negotiating position on green bond standard.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: NN IP reaches €5bn AUM across green bond funds, Malaysian government sets 30% female board representation target for state investment funds.

As shareholders prepare to vote on climate resolutions at leading banks, activists are exploring new ways to make sure the sector delivers on its net-zero commitments.

The average corporate green bond prices 3.2bps below the yield curve, and green bonds show lower spread volatility.

A weekly overview of ESG developments for fixed income: Enel, Sanofi, Pernod Ricard issue SLBs; issuance to 18 March less than half that of 2021 equivalent.

SUEK says it is financially able to pay the coupon, but the payment is being held up by sanctions due diligence.