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Sustainability-linked bonds (SLB)
Telecommunications
Singtel prices US$100 mil five-year digital sustainability-linked bonds with 3.56% p.a. coupon
The SLBs were done in partnership with UOB and ADDX.
April 21, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
ESG bond issues to hit new record again, more scope for better reporting standards: JPMorgan
Total AUM of ESG-dedicated funds in Asia ex-Japan reached US$35.3 billion at end-3Q2021, up 95% y-o-y, says JPMorgan.
December 16, 2021
Sustainability
NTU prices $650 mil worth of notes with 2.185% p.a. coupon
The inaugural issuance marks the world’s first publicly-offered sustainability-linked bond (SLB) by a university.
October 14, 2021
Sustainability
NTU unveils sustainability manifesto with $1 bil multicurrency bond facility
NTU is establishing a $1 billion medium-term note, with OCBC Bank as sole arranger.
October 11, 2021
Sustainability
Going green with a pragmatic approach
A temporary lull of sustainable bond issuances in 2018 and 2019 has since given way to a proper bloom since 2020
September 30, 2021
Bonds and treasuries
Sembcorp Industries announces $675 million sustainability-linked bond with investment from IFC
The ten-and-a-half year Singapore dollar bonds were issued at a coupon rate of 2.66%
September 29, 2021
Bonds and treasuries
Deciphering different instruments in the sustainable bond market
Here's a look at what has happened in the market so far and the different types of instruments in the market.
July 29, 2021
Bonds and treasuries
Sustainability-linked bonds: a new platform for greenwashing?
Close monitoring of ESG standards is required to ensure greenwashing doesn't materialise with sustainability-linked bonds
May 28, 2021