British American appeals on Swiss debut
Bankers, investors and issuers alike have been keen to sing the praises of green bonds and other socially responsible investments during 2014. Nevertheless, the largest and most successful bond issue in Swiss francs this year — a Sfr1bn triple tranche from British American Tobacco, sold on Monday — came from a much-criticised industry.
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