The sustainability-linked bond provides a way for Uruguay to highlight its commitment to the Paris Agreement by introducing financial consequences for missing its sustainability targets.

While market conditions were fragile in 2022, the republic found a good window in October to launch its second sovereign bond in two years.  

Broadridge’s president talks to The Banker about its focus on driving efficiencies in capital markets, asset and wealth management, governance and compliance.

Ongoing research finds “a feeling of trust in a country’s population is a vital component in a bank’s decision to lend to a government”.

The bank believes a perfect storm is building for convertible bond issuance in the year ahead. 

The bank has overcome initial scepticism about its commitment to the mid-market says CMG head, David Friedland, emphasising that it remains a key focus area for the firm.

Marie Kemplay explores significant developments underway within the voluntary carbon markets.

The Swedish battery manufacturer has used a range of capital raising structures since 2017 to fund its expansion. 

Although economic challenges remain, Standard Chartered’s head of global credit markets is optimistic there will be several positive drivers for capital markets activity in 2023.

The outlook for leveraged finance in the short term seems bleak, though there are reasons to be hopeful looking further ahead.