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- In 2023, The European Investment Bank (EIB) is a financial institution that provides funding for projects aimed at achieving EU objectives, both within and outside the EU, has launched a new green bond fund. This fund will invest in green bonds issued by European companies and governments.
- In 2022, The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) represents financial institutions active in the international capital market worldwide, has launched a new green bond standard for securitized products. This standard will provide investors with greater transparency and assurance about the green credentials of securitized green bonds.
Acquisition and Partnerships
- In 2022, the European Investment Bank (EIB) acquired the green bond business of Natixis. This acquisition gave the EIB a larger green bond portfolio and a stronger presence in the green bond market.
- In 2021, the Bank of China partnered with Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) to issue a green bond. This partnership allowed the Bank of China to reach a wider audience of investors and to raise more capital for green projects.
- In 2020, the World Bank partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to issue a green bond. This partnership allowed the World Bank to tap into the IFC's expertise in green finance and to raise more capital for green projects.