Sustainable bonds – what's next?

Sustainable bond investments have shown mixed performance at the start of 2024. While Green, Social, and Sustainable Bonds (GSSBs) grew by 11% in the first quarter, sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) saw a significant decline. Social bonds made a notable comeback, driven by supranationals and development banks in the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, issuance surged in sectors like communications and industrials. Investors are closely watching currency trends, shorter maturities, and new issuers entering the market to understand how these dynamics will shape the sustainable bond landscape going...