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The KangaNews Market People of the Year are the individuals who voters in the KangaNews Awards 2021 believe went above and beyond their roles to contribute to the development of the Australian and New Zealand debt markets. There are no restrictions on the firms, positions or seniority of winners – voters are simply asked to consider who contributed most to the market in either or both 2021 specifically or across the span of a career.
National Australia Bank says its euro green bond will support its fast-growing green financing book. The bank updated its green-bond framework in April as it targets a wider range of clients with innovative sustainable financing products, such as loans to the agricultural sector.
Air New Zealand's dual-tranche print was the highlight of Australian deal activity in the week ending 20 May, while the flow of securitisation transactions continued. Asian Development Bank issued in the Kauri market with another gender bond.
Asian Development Bank notes a rebalancing of demand for its latest Kauri gender bond, with solid local interest driving a successful placement despite reduced offshore demand. The supranational has already printed its largest annual volume in the Kauri market off the back of this second jumbo trade.