biodiversity

Yesterday the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France announced its second successful issuance of a socially responsible bond since 2008.

The €80m, 12 year bond was facilitated by Credit Agricole - yes, it's that Tanguy Claquin again. Coupon (basically interest rate) was 3.42%, S&P rating is AA-.

The Australian Government announced on the weekend it will set up a "Clean Energy Finance Corporation" (CEFC) as a statutory body. The initiative is part of a large package of climate change finance measures, including a long-awaited carbon tax.