Australia gets rare premium in first green bond


The nation attracted more than three times the A$7bil (US$4.7bil) worth of debt maturing in June 2034 at the final clearing price. — Bloomberg

MELBOURNE: Australia has commanded a premium for its first sovereign green bond, as investors are drawn by the nation’s credible framework and plan to issue more debt.

The nation attracted more than three times the A$7bil (US$4.7bil) worth of debt maturing in June 2034 at the final clearing price, the Australian Office of Financial Management said.

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