Bond will invest in green and social assets
Bank sold US$500 million of 3.5-year bail-in green bonds
The country is still a relatively small player compared with the United States, China and France
Global green bond issuance totalled $47.2 billion
Proceeds will fund renewable energy, green building projects
The region represented 40% of global issuance in the space last year
Growth in issuance will be accompanied by diversification, Moody’s says
Market remains below forecast
Social and sustainability bond issuance rises
Canada’s green bonds often trade at a premium in the secondary markets