ESG Roundup: GPIF, World Bank Launch Green Bond Initiative
The world’s largest pension fund and the World Bank Group are forging ahead with efforts “to grow markets for sustainable investing.”
In a statement, the...
Stora Enso’s $650 Million Green Bond Offering
White & Case advised Stora Enso Oyj, a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper, on its inaugural...
ING’s Quest to Turn ‘Sustainable Finance’ into Just … Finance
In early March, the $5.2 billion water technology Xylem disclosed the execution of a new $800 million loan meant to finance ongoing investments in...
Netherlands Set to Be First AAA-Rated Nation to Issue Green Bond
The Netherlands will become the first country with a AAA credit rating to issue a green bond with the sale of a 20-year security...
Why the UK’s Flourishing Fintech Ecosystem is Attracting Hong Kong Companies
The UK tech sector has experienced rapid growth over recent years, expanding more than two-and-a-half times faster than the overall economy. With London ranked...
HSBC Sees Growth in Green Finance with Low Carbon Push in...
HSBC is seeing growth in the demand for sustainable finance in the Middle East North Africa and Turkey (Menat) markets with the British banking...