Green bonds

Officials call it the first for any state revolving fund program in the country.

Transportation infrastructure, sustainability and affordable housing are in play in three different bond deals.

Jonathan Bowles of Center for an Urban Future explores how New York City could benefit from a green public works program. He also calls for unlocking the potential of CUNY and improving the city's capital construction process. Paul Burton hosts (17 minutes).

KBRA said the development, weighting, and ranking of the key factors in ESG scores are endeavors best left to investors rather than to rating agency credit analysts.

The Muni New Issue Upload Form was created to expand access to additional deal participants and streamline the submission process for the forward calendar.

The $1,000 denomination Liberty Bond deal aimed to lure socially conscious, retail investors to broaden its investor base.

Ma says the group is committed to developing a more inclusive economy and society

Sarah Mitchell, CFA and a portfolio manager at Mondrian Investment Partners, talks with Chip Barnett about one of the hottest sectors in the municipal bond market today – green bonds – and the possibility of the U.S. government issuing a sovereign green bond. (20 minutes)

The IFA is hoping to capitalize on growing investor interest in green and sustainable bonds.

The issuer hopes to expand its investor base to lure European investors with the move and will explore conducting non-deal road shows to highlight its green and ESG efforts in the municipal market.