Green bonds market 'could hit record $180bn globally in 2019'

Michael Holder
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Labelled green bond market could grow by eight per cent this year, despite slowing overall global issuance, S&P Global Ratings estimates

Further growth is expected in the rapidly expanding global green bonds market, with S&P Global Ratings forecasting a "likely" record issuance of $180bn worldwide this year, spurred on by strengthening...

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