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ESG Bond Issuance to Quadruple by 2025

Chris Hall

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). trillion per year. “By

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A New Frontier for Green Investment

Chris Hall

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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Hurdles to Growth of Green Islamic Finance

Chris Hall

Increased willingness and appetite among traditional Islamic investors will be key to realising the full ESG potential of sukuk bonds, as well as the continued adoption of international standards, according to a new in-depth report. Future growth potential in Gulf.