Chris Hall

JANUARY 25, 2022

Inconsistent disclosures limiting growth, says Pictet/IIF report, with ‘climate-aligned’ bonds meeting supply shortfall. Global issuance of ESG-labelled bonds could reach US$4.5 trillion per year by 2025, according to new research by Pictet Asset Management and the Institute of International Finance (IIF).

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Green finance – typically global bond, loans, and other long-term markets – has reached almost US$2 trillion in volume. Annual green bond issuance broke through the half trillion mark for the first time, ending 2021 at US$522.7 billion, a 75% increase on prior year volumes, according to the Climate Bonds Initiative.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Sukuk bonds comply with Shariah law, pay no interest and do not involve speculation. The working group noted that there was an opportunity for growth in Islamic green investment due to the rising demand for ESG investments from institutional investors as they progressively integrate ESG criteria in their investment mandates.

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