Bonds

Traditionally viewed as staid and boring, investors are increasingly looking at the muni market as a source of sustainable asset – but will the ESG backlash strike a crippling blow?

Climate Bonds Initiative report finds growth for transition bond sector, underwhelming allocations to climate resilience.

Agency looks to sovereigns and MDBs as potential issuers for ground-breaking bond focused on keynote species.

Certification could “revive” flagging SLB market, CBI's Sean Kidney tells RI, as group's attention turns to resilience taxonomy.

‘Renaissance’ of SLB market seems unlikely without regulatory clarity and stricter standards warns Commerzbank note.

EBRD retains favourable impression of Greek utility, which will pay an extra 50bps after missing targets due to increased coal usage.

UNGC Coalition focusing on asset owners; investor engagement group to publish company water benchmark; CDP calls for mandatory corporate water disclosure risks.

Plus Arab Monetary Fund issues guidelines on integrating ESG considerations within sovereign debt.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Swen Capital Partners closes ocean fund at €170m; IFC invests in Mongolia's first green bond.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: European banks set to face more climate litigation; IDX-listed firms ramp up efforts on ESG.