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ICMA Working Group to Develop Voluntary Code of Conduct for Hong Kong ESG Ratings

On October 31, 2023, the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) announced that it would be forming a working group to develop a voluntary code of conduct for Hong Kong-based ESG ratings and data providers. ICMA will...more

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Dechert's International Capital Markets Team In Conversation With...

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Vienna Stock Exchange - In the latest issue of Dechert’s international capital markets team’s “In Conversation With…” series, partner Jennifer Rees and associate Kerenza Kerslake sit down with Matthias Szabo and Dimitrios...more

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UK/EU ESG Regulation Monthly Round-Up – March-June 2023

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As we reach the midway point of 2023, the Hogan Lovells Sustainable Finance and Investment practice thought it would be useful to provide a review of recent key ESG developments from March-June 2023 to assist with navigating...more

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Se reglamentan los bonos con destinación específica en Colombia

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La Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC) expidió recientemente la Circular Externa 020 del 29 de julio de 2022 mediante la cual se define el contenido que deberán tener aquellos prospectos de información que tengan...more

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The rise of ESG and Sustainable Fund Finance in Europe

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Challenges create opportunities and the environmental and social challenges we currently face are no exception. In this paper we consider the opportunities provided by sustainable finance, and more specifically impact...more

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International Capital Markets Newsletter - July 2022, Issue 6: The Growing Trend of Gender Bonds in 2022

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The Growing Trend of Gender Bonds in 2022 - Sustainable investing has experienced significant growth in recent years due to a continued and increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors by...more

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ESG/Capital Markets Update – New Resources for Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds

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The need for one set of clear environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) guidelines remains an issue of increasing interest and importance for capital markets participants. Sustainable bonds are one of the fastest...more

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Gender Equality Focused Bonds – Using Global Debt Capital Markets to Bridge the Gender Gap

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In line with its focus on transitioning to a sustainable global economy through scaling up the financing of investments that provide environmental and social benefits, on 16 November 2021 the International Capital Markets...more

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Health Care Providers: Considerations with Green Bonds Issuance

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As “Green Bond” designations become more prevalent in the public finance market, many health care providers are asking: Are Green Bonds Right for Me? Not all transactions are able to achieve designation as Green Bonds,...more

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White Paper: ESG Disclosure in Municipal Offerings

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) bonds have generated increasing investor demand, media attention, and regulatory focus over the past several years. ESG bonds, broadly encompassing “green bonds” and “social bonds,”...more

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Green and Sustainability-Linked Private Placements by EU and UK Issuers

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are becoming increasingly relevant across a range of financial investments. This has been driven in part by changes in the legal and regulatory landscape, including increased...more

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European High Yield: Green Bonds and Sustainability-Linked Bonds

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The ESG bond market is growing by leaps and bounds, buoyed partly by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Finance Group takes a look at some recent green and sustainability-linked bond offerings in the sub-investment-grade market and...more

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ICMA Issues Climate Transition Finance Handbook and FAQs

On December 9, 2020, the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) released its Climate Transition Finance Handbook (Handbook) and related Q&As to guide issuers in connection with the issuance of...more

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Nouvelles orientations volontaires : principes applicables aux obligations liées à la durabilité

La finance durable connaît une popularité considérable depuis quelques années alors que les promoteurs font valoir que les opérations liées à la durabilité constituent une façon novatrice et efficace d’améliorer la durabilité...more

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New Voluntary Guidance: Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles

Sustainable finance has gained significant popularity in recent years, as proponents argue that sustainability-linked transactions are an innovative and efficient way to enhance corporate sustainability through economic...more

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