Could Green Bunds be a cure for Europe’s economic malaise?

Green bonds can help sovereign issuers to address the issues of ethical finance and long-term sustainability Source: Bond Vigilantes Compared to one and a half years ago, when the prevailing narrative was still revolving around global synchronised growth, the economic outlook for Europe has darkened significantly. From ‘peak optimism’ levels in late 2017, Euro area…

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Verizon Has Bond Market Seeing Green After Billion-Dollar Deal

Verizon Entering Green Bond Market Fuels Optimism That More U.S. Corporations Will Begin Tapping Into The Growing Pot Of Money Seeking To Invest In Sustainable Projects Source: Bloomberg Verizon Communications Inc.’s billion-dollar entrance into the green-bond market this week is fueling optimism that more U.S. corporations will begin tapping into the growing pot of money…

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Financing the future of the planet

The green bond market is flourishing, but there is plenty of room for further growth. Treasury Today looks at the development of the market and explore why corporates should consider issuing green bonds. Source: Treasury Today In his outgoing address, former US President Barack Obama said: “We’ve led the world to an agreement [the Paris Accords]…

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