Women in Finance – interview – LuxSE

From KYC to sustainability preferences, from market-driven to policy-based standards, read what, according to Julie Becker, the future holds for capital markets in an interview she gave to State Street

Green finance trends in 2019 – LGX

Will green finance finally go mainstream this year? What new products should we expect? Will policy-makers eventually deliver on their promises? Read more

LuxSE receives ESR label – LuxSE

We have received the ESR Label – Luxembourg’s sustainability label awarded by INDR for sustainable development and CSR activities. Read more

MoU with Industrial Bank of China – LuxSE

The Industrial Bank of China (CIB) and LuxSE establish cooperation in the green bond debt market. On November 12, the two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during LuxSE’s visit to Fuzhou, CIB’s headquarter, to frame their cooperation in the international green markets.
 
The Industrial Bank (CIB) has a long-standing commitment to sustainability – in 2007, the bank signed the Equator Principles, commonly known as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards on social and environmental sustainability, thus becoming the first Chinese bank to do so. Today, after a decade of supporting sustainable projects, the bank, calling itself the Green Bank, signs an MoU with LuxSE, the operator of the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) – a platform limited to sustainable securities of highest transparency levels.
 
LGX displays over 250 green, social and sustainability securities worth more than USD 100 billion, two years after its launch.

Promoting gender equality – LuxSE

The innovative project, developed by researches at LISER, is called the GG (Gender Game). It is a giant interactive board game that aims at breaking down gender stereotypes. The activity was part of LuxSE’s initiative She@LuxSE. The key goal of She@LuxSE is to promote a gender-sensitive workplace by ensuring inclusiveness and equal opportunities for all. Read more on LISER’s website.

EIB’s 1st Sustainability Awareness Bond – LGX

LuxSE celebrated the issuance with a ‘ring the bell’

The EUR 500 million transaction, listed on LuxSE and displayed on LGX, represents the first EIB funding intended to directly support sustainable finance and builds on EIB’s pioneering role in boosting investments through sustainable bonds. The proceeds from the first bond of its kind will focus on investment in water supply, sanitation and flood protection and are expected to expand tohealth and education once detailed reporting frameworks are in place. Read more on EIB’s website.

 

The Future of Sustainable Investing in Europe and Beyond – LGX

Following the recent European Commission legislative package on sustainable finance, industry leaders discuss investor demand for ESG investments and implications for asset managers.
 

World's first forestry covered bond – LGX

Landshypotek Bank pioneers with the world’s first forestry covered bond. It is fully committed to Swedish sustainable forestry, thus supports biodiversity and carbon dioxide reduction.
 

Launch of the Green Bond Channel: Bringing Chinese securities to international investors – LGX

Together with the Shanghai Stock Exchange we have launched a Green Bond Channel - it gives international investors access to data and information in English on Chinese domestic green bonds listed in Shanghai.

Nine decades of growth: the Luxembourg Stock Exchange celebrates its 90th anniversary – LuxSE

Over the past 90 years the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) has grown from being a local bourse for domestic companies, to becoming the world’s leader in the listing of international securities. Recently, the Luxembourg Green Exchange, operated by LuxSE, has become the biggest platform for sustainable financial instruments.

LGX opens up to SRI funds – LGX

This is the first time an exchange opens a dedicated platform for social responsible investing (SRI) funds. LGX’s ambition is to facilitate global efforts towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement. At launch, the LGX fund window already displays 11 SRI funds, managed by five fund managers: Humanis Gestion d’Actifs, Investing for Development, NN Investment Partners, Selectra and Sparinvest.

LGX hits USD 100 billion – LGX

The green bond that drove the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) over the USD 100 billion mark was listed by Tianjin Rail Transit (TRT), a Chinese company. The outstanding amount of green, social and sustainability financial instruments on LGX has doubled since the launch of the platform in 2016. 

“In recent months we have observed a clear uptick in green issuances from non-European issuers, in particular from China”, comments Robert Scharfe, CEO of LuxSE. The Exchange has this year secured a cooperation agreement with the Shanghai Clearing House and with the Agricultural Development Bank of China (ADBC). Last year, ICBC listed its inaugural EUR 2 billion “Belt and Road” climate bond in Luxembourg.

Belt and Road bond from Bank of China – LuxSE

The euro-denominated bond was issued via BOC’s Luxembourg branch is the first Belt and Road-themed bond by Bank of China (BOC) listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The total amount issued by BOC under the Belt and Road theme now amounts to the equivalent of over USD 10 billion.

“Our fruitful relationship with Bank of China leads us to continuously support BOC in its innovative financing transactions. As a result, it allows us to bridge issuers from China with international investors”, comments Robert Scharfe, CEO of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

LuxSE named again Exchange of the Year – LuxSE

For the second year in a row, we have been named Exchange of the Year by Environmental Finance.

The jury of investors recognised our efforts to support and nurture the sustainable growth of the green bond market through "innovative thinking, speed of delivery, quality assurances and transparency".
 
“It is a real honour to see investors appreciate our efforts to enhance transparency and build trust in the green bond market,” said Robert Scharfe, CEO of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

She@LuxSE – LuxSE

We have launched the She@LuxSE initiative to help achieve gender equality in the financial sector. At LuxSE, we have sustainability at the core of our business.

So, we have moved a step further and created a platform for our employees to exchange views on how men and women can work and grow together, support each other and take better decisions. We believe that equality cannot remain work in progress, it must become work for progress.

EBRD lists its first health bond in Luxembourg – LGX

EBRD’s inaugural health bond is now listed on the BdL market and displayed on LGX. The PLN 317 million social bond matures in 2028 and its proceeds will finance health projects.
 
This bond is part of EBRD’s plan to diversify its financial instruments and it has been bought by Dai-ichi Life Insurance as sole investor.

Ring the bell width ADBC – LGX

Agricultural Development Bank of China (ADBC) rings bell to mark the first time Chinese domestic green bond information is available on an international exchange

LuxSE for gender equality – LuxSE

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HLEG final report: what does it mean for Luxembourg? – LGX

As we are expecting the European Commission’s Action Plan, we analyse the HLEG final report recommendations and explore what they may mean for the Luxembourg financial sector.

HLEG report and its impact on European green bonds – LGX

The new green bond standards will raise the bar for transparency thus enhancing comparability of the instruments.

Q&A with HLEG member Julie Becker  |  Final HLEG report 2018

Luxembourg and China's green revolution – LuxSE

LEO magazine interviews CEO Robert Scharfe on how we have deepened our relations with China, the largest green bond issuer globally.

Read on page 28 of the December issue of LEO.

Lux Finance Awards 2017 – LuxSE

LuxSE praised for contributing to the financial centre in Luxembourg.

We received the Outstanding Contribution to the Financial Center of Luxembourg 2017 Award, during a ceremony organised by InFinance on 30 November. Awarded by an expert jury, the prize recognises our innovation efforts and the Luxembourg Green Exchange’s success in encouraging and boosting green, social and sustainable finance internationally.

 

Orsted issues 1000-year hybrid bond – LGX

The Danish company issued its first green bond last week. The EUR 500 million bond is due in 3017 and is listed on LGX.

Orsted will use proceeds to (re)finance offshore wind farms, sustainable bioenergy, energy storage and smart grid projects, as it moves away from gas and oil extraction.


 

FT: investors push for green – LGX

According to the Financial Times, green bond issuers are poised to charge a premium. CEO Robert Scharfe gives his reasons why.

 

NWB Bank lists 4-year USD water bond in Luxembourg – LGX

BNG Bank launches fourth sustainability bond – LGX

Wind Tre listed largest euro high-yield bond – LuxSE

ICBC lists its inaugural “Belt and Road” climate bond in Luxembourg – LGX

First issuance in 60 years – LuxSE

KfW issued over USD 3 billion in green bonds in less than five months – LGX

Luxembourg Stock Exchange and University of Luxembourg Enter FinTech Partnership – LuxSE

Exchanges Play a Crucial Role in Developing the Sustainable Finance Market – LuxSE

Luxembourg lists first ever Reserved Alternative Investment Fund – LuxSE

10th anniversary of green bonds celebrated in Luxembourg – LuxSE

Post-issuance reporting in the green bond market – LGX

International investors get easier access to Chinese green bonds – LuxSE

MiFID II: LEI code required – LuxSE

NWB Bank re-lists in Luxembourg – LGX

From ajar to wide open: LGX opens a social and sustainable window – LGX

HYB from a US player listed – LuxSE

Introducing FIRST – LuxSE

BNDES chooses LGX – LuxSE

ICMA Conference – LuxSE

New Head of Sustainable Finance – LuxSE

New China Green Bond Index Series – LuxSE

CCB chooses Euro MTF – LuxSE