World Bank issues latest round of green bonds

James S Murray
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International Finance Corporation issues $200m fixed rate bond to help fund low carbon projects in developing world

The World Bank yesterday issued its latest round of "green bonds", releasing a $200m fixed-rate bond designed to raise funds for investment in low carbon projects in developing countries. The four...

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