CA State Treasurer Says Pricier Green Bonds Could Lure Investors

California state Treasurer Fiona Ma on Thursday said she believes investors will be inclined to dish out more money to invest in green bonds than they would any other bond type.

• Speaking on a panel hosted by the National Federation of Municipal Analysts, Ma likened the draw of pricier green bonds to consumers’ preference for organic foods
  • “Consumers are willing to pay more for organic products. Similarly, we believe that certain investors are willing to pay more for green investments,” she said
• The California Green Bond Market Development Committee, a collaborative effort between the state treasurer’s office and 27 other ...