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While the Schuldschein market has embraced ESG-linked financing, participants fear a lack of transparency around key performance indicators is an opportunity for greenwashing. The launch of a sustainability-linked deal Zeppelin, which traces its roots to the fabled aviation name, has heightened fears around market practices. -
UK speciality fibres and plastics maker Essentra has launched a private placement in what is the second deal from a listed UK corporate to hit the market in a matter of weeks. Market sources say more corporates, including some utilities, are set to return to the instrument after a dry spell since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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Bond market fintech company Origin has teamed up with clearing house operator Clearstream Banking to launch an “instant ISIN” feature to allow the automated allocation of codes to Eurobonds from frequent issuers.
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Anglian Water has announced its intention to issue a fresh private placement under a new financing structure. Utilities, once stalwarts of the market, have been few and far between in the last 18 months as PPs have struggled to compete with public bonds on price.
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Austrian packaging firm Constantia Flexibles has launched a €150m ESG-linked Schuldschein.
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In an innovative step for the Schuldschein market, German filter maker Mann+Hummel is marketing a deal that is both green and sustainability-linked. Several sources have said this could prompt more issuers to use this type of hybrid structure.
