Sebi Boosts Urban Infrastructure with Municipal Bond Outreach in Thiruvananthapuram
Sebi recently conducted a Municipal Bond Outreach Programme in Thiruvananthapuram to enhance market awareness and urban infrastructure financing via municipal debt instruments. The initiative involved talks on bond structuring, compliance, and credit rating, with the release of 'The Green Book' highlighting sustainable finance practices.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) recently concluded a two-day Municipal Bond Outreach Programme in Thiruvananthapuram aimed at bolstering awareness about municipal debt instruments for urban infrastructure development.
This initiative targeted urban local bodies and stakeholders, providing insight into debt securities, pool financing, and market-based financial innovations. Discussions encompassed municipal bond structuring, regulatory guidelines, and credit assessments, while hands-on guidance was facilitated through case study interactions.
A landmark moment was the unveiling of 'The Green Book – On Climate Finance & Green Municipal Bonds' by Vadodara Municipal Corporation, showcasing the continent's inaugural certified Green Municipal Bond as a benchmark for sustainable financing practices.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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