Sustainability Community

Dear Community Members, 

I would like to invite you for an in-person event with Professor Andreas Hoepner who will talk about the impact of Sustainable Bonds for Fixed Income Investors, featuring a keynote presentation on Climate Change Taxonomy and the EU Regulatory Response. Join us at Nasdaq office on May 15 at 10am. There are still available spots to register.

Link to register: Unlocking Opportunities: The Impact of Sustainable Bonds for Fixed Income Investors 

See you this Wednesday!

Thank you Anastasia, hope this event went well!

I found this interesting article in "The Banker" on what can we learn from SLB in Rwanda, perhaps of interest to some members?

Also, it would be useful to hear from members who joined event that Anastasia shared, any interesting insights?

Quick sammury of The Banker's artcile here:

It discusses the increasing financing needs faced by governments worldwide amidst severe crises and the role of innovative financial instruments, particularly sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), in addressing these challenges. Highlighting the potential of SLBs to mobilize private finance by aligning investments with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, the authors point to the historic issuance of SLBs by the Development Bank of Rwanda as a significant milestone in east Africa.

With a focus on improving ESG systems, supporting women-led enterprises, and financing affordable housing, the SLB demonstrates Rwanda's commitment to sustainable development and serves as a model for other issuers. The article emphasizes the broader impact of the issuance in strengthening Rwanda's position as a sustainable finance leader and contributing to the country's long-term development strategy.