London Stock Exchange introduces dedicated green bond segments

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., July 9 – London Stock Exchange Group plc announced the launch of a range of new segments on its fixed-income markets dedicated to the issuance of green bonds. The new segments span both regulated market and MTF, for both retail and wholesale investors.

“Our comprehensive offering will improve access for issuers and transparency for investors, and by providing dedicated green bond segments we are leading the development of London as a key international hub for green finance,” said Gillian Walmsly, head of fixed income for the London Stock Exchange.

City of Gothenburg is the first issuer to use a new dedicated green bond segment on London Stock Exchange, recently issuing a SEK 1.05 billion (£80 million) green bond, according to a news release.

London Stock Exchange Group is a diversified international market infrastructure and capital markets business.

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