The bond will be used to support climate-friendly investments in emerging markets.
It's the first green bond issued by a multilateral institution in the offshore Chinese markets. The bond, which yields 2%, saw demand from investors in Asia and Europe. HSBC is the sole lead manager for the bond.
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