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BIS announces launch of second green bond fund for central banks

Published on: 25 January 2021

Published by LNB News

LNB News 25/01/2021

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Issue Date: 25 January 2021

Published Date: 25 January 2021

Jurisdiction(s): United Kingdom

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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has launched a euro-denominated, open-ended fund for green bond investments by central banks and official institutions. The launch follows the successful introduction of a first BIS green bond fund denominated in US dollars in September 2019. Together, the two BIS green bond funds will manage some $2bn in green bonds for central banks with the expectation that the funds will continue to grow considerably.

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