NatWest broadens ESG offering with debut social housing bond

By Frank Jackman
25 Feb 2021

NatWest expanded its environmental, social and governance (ESG) offering with its debut social housing bond this week, the first from a UK financial issuer, landing the €1bn deal well through fair value.

The proceeds from the bond will solely support the firm's lending to non-profit housing associations that provide affordable accommodation in the UK.

The lender will split the proceeds from Tuesday’s issue between an already selected portfolio of affordable housing loans, which will take 75% of the funds, with the ...

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