RBI has issued green bonds. The first standard issue of the Austrian Bank
Vienna. July 2,
Raiffeisen Bank international AG (RBI) on June 28 successfully placed the first Austrian standard issue “green” bonds for a nominal amount of EUR 500 million with a maturity of 3 years. coupon – mid-swap plus 40 basis points.
the Issue was preceded by a large-scale road show across Europe. Subscription to the bonds significantly oversubscribed and reached 1.3 billion euros.
“the Demand for opportunities of “green” investment is growing. our “green” bonds, we will be able to meet this demand and at the same time to Finance sustainable development projects in the domestic market», – said on the issue, chief financial officer, Raiffeisen Bank international, Martin Grull. “the High demand for bonds and the extremely positive feedback'communications from investors to demonstrate that we are on the very right track with its initiatives in the field of sustainable development», – added gruel.
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Raiffeisen Bank international AG (RBI) regards both Austria, where it is a leading corporate and investment Bank, and Central and Eastern Europe as its home market. In 14 markets in this region are covered by subsidiary banks. In addition, the Group includes a number of companies that offer other financial services, for example, in the fields of leasing, asset management, purchasing and acquisitions.
in Total, almost 50 thousand employees serve 16.6 million customers at over 2.4 thousand units, most of which are located in Central and Eastern Europe.
RBI's Shares are listed on the Vienna stock exchange. The regional Raiffeisen banks have almost 58.8 percent of the shares. The rest of the shares are in free float. Within the Raiffeisen banking Group (Raiffeisen Banking Group RBG) RBI is the Central institution of the regional Raiffeisen banks and other affiliated credit institutions and provides important services within their authority.
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