NEWS Release - February 12, 2018 - World Bank Bond Highlights Investor Focus on Sustainable Development Goals
Washington, February 12, 2018 – The World Bank (IBRD) has issued a US$350 million bond that raises funds for its development activities around the world, while highlighting four of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The sole investor in the bond is the Folksam Group, one of Sweden’s leading insurance and investment management companies.