- Borsa Italiana launches new green bond segment
- ENEL FINANCE INTERNATIONAL N.V. €1.25 billion green bond issue is the first to list on the new Italian segment
- Builds on LSEG’s commitment to developing a comprehensive green product offering
Borsa Italiana launches a new segment on ExtraMOT PRO dedicated to the issuance of green and social bonds. The new segment provides issuers with a full suite of solutions to support green and social bond issuance, simultaneosuly allowing both retail and wholesale investors the opportunity to invest in these tailored instruments.
Enel Finance International N.V is the first issuer to use the new dedicated green bond segment on Borsa Italiana, launching a €1.25 billion green bond. The bond is Guaranteed by Enel and pays an annual coupon of 1 per cent. It matures in 16 September 2024 and is reserved for institutional investors.
Raffaele Jerusalmi, CEO of Borsa Italiana, commented:
"The introduction of green bonds on Borsa Italiana’s ExtraMOT PRO confirms our commitment towards the growth of sustainable finance in Italy. The green bonds market is reaching new targets globally, with over $80bn raised in 2016 across the world. Our offering will improve access for issuers and transparency for investors and highlights the development of London Stock Exchange Group as a key international hub for Green Finance.”
