Beyond Green Bonds – LGX

LuxSE shares insights into recent developments in the sustainable debt market in new whitepaper by BLI, Sperling & Star and BZZ Advisory. Read more

Warm LGX welcome for CMB – LGX

CMB displays a first-of-its-kind, USD 300 million Sustainability Bond on LGX, making it the first Sustainability Bond issued by a Chinese commercial bank. Read more

Fresh market data – LuxSE

LuxSE joins forces with Colt Technology Services (Colt), a global telecommunications company, to enhance and facilitate market data dissemination. Read more

Launch of LGX DataHub – LGX

LuxSE today marked the go-live of the LGX DataHub, a unique, centralised database of structured data on a vast range of Green, Social and Sustainability bonds. Read more

First in Europe – LGX

LuxSE marks the listing of Europe’s first sovereign sustainability bond, issued by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, in the presence of Luxembourg Minister of Finance Pierre Gramegna. The bond is displayed on LGX. Read more

Saxo Bank new Trading Member – LuxSE

LuxSE welcomes Danish fintech-driven bank Saxo Bank as its first Scandinavian trading member. Saxo Bank’s trading platforms process around 125,000 trades per day. Read more

CBI conference 2020 – zooming in on the green transition – LGX

Climate Bonds Initiative will organise its popular annual conference from 8-10 September, with LGX as one of the main sponsors. Read more

LGX welcomes China Development Bank – LGX

China Development Bank (CDB), the world’s largest development bank has today been welcomed to the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) with the display of its first domestic green bond. Read more

Belgian real estate developer Ghelamco joins LGX – LuxSE

Ghelamco recently issued a EUR 47.5 million Green Bond on LGX, following the real estate developer’s inaugural EUR 20 million Green Bond which was listed on LuxSE and displayed on LGX in January this year. Read more

FESE takes stance on trading hours – LuxSE

FESE recommends to keep the opening hours for equity trading venues unchanged to best serve the interests of European markets and end investors. Read more

Interim Revision of the LuxX Index on 1 July 2020 – LuxSE

In accordance with the rules governing the LuxX index, the executive committee of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange has decided to rebalance the LuxX index (base 1,000 as at 04/01/1999). Read more

4th LTS Virtual FinTech HACKATHON – LGX

LGX is proud to support the Green, Social & Sustainable FinTech Hackathon organised by the Luxembourg Tech School from 3 - 5 July 2020, to find new ways to create engagement for sustainable investments. Read more

ThomasLloyd joins LGX – LGX

Global investment firm ThomasLloyd brings LuxFLAG-labelled fund to LGX, focusing on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects in Asia. Read more

Taxonomy Regulation adopted – LuxSE

The European Parliament has approved the EU Taxonomy, a classification system for sustainable economic activities that is expected to boost sustainable investment. Read more

New vision for EU’s capital markets – LuxSE

FESE welcomes the recommendations on the EU's capital markets union and complements HLF’s report with new publication on post-crisis framework. Read more

LGX soon to cover new bond type – LGX

ICMA has published its Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles, a framework for the latest addition to the sustainable finance universe: Sustainability-Linked Bonds. Read more

LGX Academy inaugural webinar – LGX

On 26 May 2020, the LGX Academy broke new ground by holding its first webinar on Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds in the context of Covid-19. Read more

New EUROFIMA green bond on LGX – LuxSE

EUROFIMA’s new 10-year, EUR 750 million green bond – supporting investment in electric passenger transport  - is now listed on LuxSE and displayed on LGX. Read more

Joint donation to frontline workers – LuxSE

Shanghai Stock Exchange and LuxSE have made a joint donation of 40,000 pairs of medical gloves to the Luxembourg Ministry of Health to support healthcare workers in Luxembourg in the fight against COVID-19. Read more

LuxSE Group Financial results 2019 – LuxSE

LuxSE reports stable revenues and 20% profit growth for FY19 and unveils its first Sustainability Report. Sustainability, FinTech and international collaboration remain key priorities for 2020. Read more

Launching LGX Academy – LuxSE

The LGX Academy offers certified, tailor-made courses on a broad range of topics linked to sustainable finance in Luxembourg and beyond. Read more

EU Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance – LuxSE

The EU TEG encourages governments and the private sector to use EU Taxonomy, the Green Bond Standard and the Climate Benchmarks as tools to ensure a resilient, sustainable and fair recovery from Covid-19.  Read more

FundsDLT closes first round of funding – LuxSE

LuxSE welcomes Clearstream, Credit Suisse Asset Management and Natixis Investment Managers as additional shareholders of FundsDLT. Read more

Green Bond Treasurer Survey – LGX

LGX has sponsored CBI’s latest report on the green bond market. Check out the main findings or explore the full report here! Read more

No listing fee for COVID-19 bonds – LGX

LuxSE will waive the listing fee for social and sustainability COVID-19 response bonds eligible for display on LGX until 30 September 2020. Read more

Exchange of the Year – LGX

Following the release of Environmental Finance’s Bonds Awards 2020 winners, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) is happy to announce that it has won the Exchange of the Year prize for the fourth consecutive year. Read more

FAQ - COVID-19 – LuxSE

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding LuxSE’s business continuity and services in light of recent Covid-19 developments. Read more

LuxSE remains open and fully operational – LuxSE

As the Covid-19 outbreak continues to spread across Europe and beyond, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange has implemented radical measures to protect our employees and comply with the instructions given by public authorities, while ensuring that all our business functions remain operational and secure. As of Friday 20 March, 97% of our employees are working remotely and our activity levels remain high. Read more

FESE Press Release - European Exchanges will remain open – LuxSE

Exchanges play a key role in providing price formation, transparency and liquidity, and should remain open despite the coronavirus outbreak. Read more

Launching FundsDLT – LuxSE

Clearstream, Credit Suisse Asset Management, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, and Natixis Investment Managers join forces to launch FundsDLT, a blockchain-based technology platform for the investment fund industry. Read more

New KYC forms for new issuers at LuxSE – LuxSE

AML/KYC rules are being tightened across the globe, including in the EU through the EU AML Directives IV and V now transposed into Luxembourg laws and regulations.
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange aims to keep KYC/AML internal policies and processes as simple and user friendly as possible, resulting in an amended process. Read more

New LuxSE Rules and Regulations – LuxSE

LuxSE has been updated its Rules & Regulations to provide their clients with greater clarity, increased transparency and improved usability. The New Rules & Regulations will enter into force on 31 January 2020. Read more

Entering new markets: Macau – LuxSE

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chongwa (Macao) Financial Asset Exchange Co., Ltd. (MOX) in Macau. Read more

Annual Revision of the LuxX Index on 2 January 2020 – LuxSE

In accordance with the rules governing the LuxX index, the executive committee of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange has decided to rebalance the LuxX index (base 1,000 as at 04/01/1999). Read more

Julie Becker appointed Deputy CEO of LuxSE – LuxSE

The Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange has appointed Julie Becker as Deputy CEO and Laurent Pulinckx as member of the exchange’s Executive Committee. Read more

LGX supports IDB’s Green Bond Transparency Platform – LGX

LGX supports the Inter-American Development Bank in the creation of its Green Bond Transparency Platform, which increases transparency in the green bond market in Latin America and the Caribbean. Read more

LuxSE acquires 10% stake in London-based fintech Origin – LuxSE

On Wednesday 4 December, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and the fintech company Origin announced LuxSE’s acquisition of a 10% stake in the London-based start-up. Read more

LuxSE lists first ESM euro bond under Luxembourgish law – LuxSE

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) gathered around the bell to celebrate the listing of ESM’s first bond governed by Luxembourgish law. Read more

LuxSE releases Guide to ESG Reporting – LuxSE

In line with its stated objective to promote transparent capital markets, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) has published a set of comprehensive guidelines for reporting on Environmental, Social and Governance aspects (ESG). Read more

The Nigerian Stock Exchange and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange Sign MoU to Expand the Green Bond Markets – LuxSE

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in promoting cross listing and trading of green bonds in Nigeria and Luxembourg. Read more

Ring the bell for Financial Literacy – LuxSE

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), together with the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), celebrated a special Ring the Bell ceremony as part of the 3^rd edition of World Investor Week on Friday 4 October. Read more

Launching LuxXPrime – LuxSE

The leadership teams of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and EUWAX AG, a subsidiary of Boerse Stuttgart GmbH (Boerse Stuttgart), today announced the launch of LuxXPrime, a new window on the trading platform of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, dedicated to retail-sized bond trading. Read more

Facilitating access to China – LuxSE

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) joins forces with Shanghai Clearing House and China Construction Bank to facilitate access to financial information on Chinese securities, while simplifying the execution process. Read more

Luxembourg Stock Exchange teams up with China International Capital Cooperation – LuxSE

On 16 September, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China International Capital Cooperation (CICC), China’s first joint-venture investment bank. Read more

Santiago Exchange and Luxembourg Stock Exchange team up to promote green and social bonds – LuxSE

On 18 July, at the Santiago Exchange in Chile, the leadership teams of the Santiago Exchange and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cooperation in the field of cross listing and trading of financial securities in the two markets. Read more

Interim Revision of the LuxX Index on 1 July 2019 – LuxSE

In accordance with the rules governing the LuxX index, the executive committee of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange has decided to rebalance the LuxX index (base 1,000 as at 04/01/1999). Read more

LGX displays 174 World Bank sustainable development bonds – LGX

While finance professionals gathered in the Luxembourg Philharmonie to promote sustainable finance, the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) marked a historic display of sustainable development bonds issued by the World Bank. Read more

LuxSE rings the bell for China Merchants Bank – LuxSE

On Thursday 20 June, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange marked China Merchants Bank’s first bond listing in Luxembourg since 1997. Read more

Luxembourg Stock Exchange teams up with China Construction Bank – LuxSE

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China Construction Bank, one of the world’s biggest banks, on Friday 31 May. Read more

Luxembourg Stock Exchange dedicates annual forum to the UN SDGs – LuxSE

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange gathered the financial and political community to celebrate its annual highlight “The Stock Exchange Day” on Thursday 23 May. Read more

ICBC admitted as trading member at Luxembourg Stock Exchange as first Chinese bank – LuxSE

Last week, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) admitted ICBC Luxembourg Branch as a trading member with immediate effect. Read more

LuxSE launches a centralised bond information hub connecting with the interbank and stock exchange markets in China – LuxSE

The Boao Forum for Asia, known as the Asian Davos, was were new initiatives saw the light of day. Read more

LuxSE wins 2019 Green Bond Pioneer Award from CBI – LuxSE

Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) recognises Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s efforts in promoting sustainable finance. Read more

The world is changing and AI is at the forefront – LuxSE

Interview with Nasir Zubairi, CEO of Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT). Read more

How MiFID II triggers innovation: segments for qualified investors – LuxSE

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange has recently launched two professional segments on the EU-regulated and EuroMTF markets. Carlo Oly, Head of Relationship Management, explains the rationale behind. Read more

Managing the portfolio in volatile times – LuxSE

Maurice Bauer, Secretary General of LuxSE, discusses the possible approach to managing the investment portfolio in volatile times. Read more

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

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