IFC Invests $200m in a Gender Bond to Empower Women-Owned SMEs
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced an investment of up to $200 million, in privately-placed gender and...
China’s Fresh Green Debt Is Drying Up as Virus Hits Economy
Green financing for Chinese borrowers has slowed to a trickle due to the virus outbreak, threatening the nation’s goals to clean up its environment.
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PHL May Venture into Sukuk Bonds
With large funding needed for the country’s massive infrastructure drive, Moody’s Investors Service said the Philippines might potentially venture into Sukuk issuance, especially after...
IFC Invests $200m in a Gender Bond to Empower Women-Owned SMEs
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced an investment of up to $200 million, in privately-placed gender...
Coronavirus Will Not Delay the Launch of China’s National Blockchain Network
China’s Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN) will be launching in April 2020, as per schedule. BSN will make it easier for users to deploy their...
Sukuk Issuance Stalls on Subdued Economy
Total Islamic bond or sukuk issuance could potentially take a hit this year, dragged by subdued economic growth. In 2018, when Malaysia’s GDP growth...