AMSTERDAM, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Sweden launched the sale of its first ever green bond on Tuesday, two bankers at lead managers arranging the deal told Reuters.
The bond is set to raise 20 billion crowns ($2.3 billion), on the back of investor demand of 48 billion crowns, according to one of the bankers.
The bond, due to mature on Sept 9 2030, is expected to price later on Tuesday, according to a previous memo sent to investors seen by Reuters.
Barclays, Danske Bank, NatWest Markets, SEB and Swedbank are managing the deal. (Reporting by Yoruk Bahceli; Editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)