China and Korea rev up green bond market

Hyundai launches the first auto-related green bond from Asia ex-Japan while issuance starts accelerating in China following the release of issuer guidelines.
Hyundai Motor's bestselling electric car, the Sonata hybrid
Hyundai Motor's bestselling electric car, the Sonata hybrid
March 07, 2016

Hyundai Capital took the Asian green bond market up another gear on Monday night with the completion of a $500 million deal tied to green auto-finance loans for Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors. 

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