BHP backs new forests bond
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BHP will stump up $US12 million to back a world-first "forests bond" that has attracted investors including Australian insurance giant QBE and JPMorgan.
BHP will stump up $US12 million to back a world-first "forests bond" that has attracted investors including Australian insurance giant QBE and JPMorgan.
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