EIB €500m climate bond sparks investor rush

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European Investment Bank's Climate Awareness Bonds have raised €6.2bn for renewables and energy efficiency projects since 2007

Investors have snapped up a new €500m Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) issued by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The 12 year bond is double the six year issuance of the EIB's 2013 bonds, providing a...

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