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Issuers to make better use of September window, and October pipeline now looks ‘very thin’ as rates worries add to US mid-term concerns
◆ 'New SSA on the block' returns after six months ◆ Two more green bonds added to euro curve ◆ Pricing flat to fair value, 'consistent' spread to Dutch govvie achieved
◆ Finnish agency records largest green demand ◆ Deal came 10 years after issuer's ESG debut ◆ 'Right level' versus Finland and EIB
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Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court said on Wednesday that it will not block the ratification of how the EU finances its budget, meaning the bloc will likely be able to start borrowing to fund its pandemic recovery fund in July. -
The New Development Bank is planning to issue most of its future bonds in a green, social or sustainable format as part of its commitment to sustainable finance, according to Leslie Maasdorp, NDB’s chief financial officer. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank announced its own sustainable development bond framework this week.
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Harassment allegations at institutions with social and environmental purposes, from schools to public sector banks, are sobering reminders that ethical investment is not only about how borrowers spend investors’ money: ESG investing should catalyse cultural change across the financial industry. But this will be a long and difficult fight.
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The dollar market roared into life last week, with the largest number of SSA deals in the currency since January 2020 — just under $20bn. However, subscription ratios for the currency were rather weak at 1.58 times.
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Despite a wave of supply last week, the dollar bond market seems poised for another strong session with a jumbo outing from the European Investment Bank on Tuesday and several borrowers lining up for Wednesday.
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Hectic negotiations and lobbying are going on at the European Commission about the Taxonomy of Sustainable Economic Activities, in the last day before it is due to publish the detailed rules. Key countries including Germany have changed their positions, GlobalCapital can reveal, while supporters of gas and nuclear power are digging in. Battlelines are now being drawn over the timing.
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