Finance institution, the African Development Bank (ADB) group, has concluded the investment of R2-billion in sustainable development goals-linked bonds (SDG bonds) issued by banking group Nedbank South Africa. This investment, which is listed on the green bonds segment of JSE, will strengthen Nedbank’s capital base and enable it to generate R12-billion in new loans and investments in environment-friendly and climate-sensitive projects in areas such as renewable energy and affordable housing, the AfDB says.