Greeniums ‘narrower’ as investors focus on Covid-19 response
The pricing advantage offered to issuers by green bonds over conventional issuance — the ‘greenium’ — has shrunk during the coronavirus pandemic, making them less attractive for borrowers. Investors have instead dived into buying Covid-19 response bonds, meaning there is a decent premium available for issuers that can sell paper with that label.
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