Can blue bonds be used to compensate fishers for reducing catches before stocks are overfished beyond recovery? The idea faces many challenges, but solutions must be found. The future of wild-capture fisheries is bleak if overfishing continues at current rates. …
Sustainability-linked debt financing is experiencing ever increasing popularity and the success of green bonds has driven other products linked to social performance and other sustainability criteria. The total volume of such investments to date passed the $2 trillion point this …
Announcement comes on the heels of recently launched TD Sustainable Bonds Framework TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (“TD” or the “Bank”) closed a three-year US$500 million sustainability bond maturing on September 28, 2023. The issue marks …
BSP eyes more investments in green bonds Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star) – August 28, 2020 – 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Philippines (BSP) is looking at investing more in green bond funds as it ramps …
Green subordinated bonds issued by banks may not stay green in a stressed or crisis scenario, Fitch Ratings has warned. The ratings agency said that, in a stressed scenario, regulators could force bonds to absorb losses and write-downs on all …
Today we’re exploring the world of green bonds and the emerging market of sustainability bonds. Our expert guest is Dan Krieter from the BMO Capital Markets Fixed Income Strategy Group, who will give us a recap of the market from …