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Financing the Future: Why China’s Debut Sovereign Green Bond Deserves Global Attention
More than a milestone, China’s first sovereign green bond marks a strategic step in climate finance—and signals a new era of global green leadership. There are few players more consequential to the global transition than China. As the world’s largest…
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Sustainable Bond Market Surpasses $6 Trillion Milestone
April 2025 marks a historic achievement in the world of Sustainable Finance: the cumulative issuance of sustainable bonds has now exceeded $6 trillion. But while this is a remarkable milestone—largely reached under a market of voluntary frameworks—the next $6 trillion…
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The First EU Green Bond: A Template for Future Issuers?
Available on Spotify The European Green Bond Standard: A New Era in Sustainable Debt After years of growing scrutiny around greenwashing and fragmented sustainability claims in capital markets, the European Union has introduced a new regulatory milestone: the European Green…
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Transparency and Accountability: Navigating ESG Investing in 2025
A New Era of Scrutiny and Standards – In 2025, ESG investing stands at a crossroads. While the momentum for Sustainable Finance continues, there’s a pronounced shift towards greater transparency and accountability. Investors, regulators, and stakeholders are demanding more rigorous…
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Sustainable Bond Market Faces Headwinds Amid Global Volatility
A shifting tide: Uncertainty, regulation, and the cooling of momentum – The Sustainable Bond market has passed a historic milestone, crossing the $6 trillion mark in cumulative issuance. But while the headline is celebratory, the underlying tone in 2025 is…
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Evolution of Sustainable Finance in Japan
Available on Spotify Early Foundations: ESG Awareness and Policy Catalysts Japan’s journey in Sustainable Finance traces back to the late 1990s, when public awareness of global environmental and social issues was on the rise. In 1999, the country saw its…