Luxembourg, March 7 -- In the lead-up to International Women's Day, the EIB Group announced a series of transformative initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women economically. Revealed during its annual Forum, these initiatives highlight the Group's commitment to driving inclusive growth by leveraging capital markets, innovative financing tools and strategic partnerships.Sustainability Awareness Bonds extended to gender equalityThe EIB extended the scope of its Sustainability Awareness Bond (SAB) to cover two new social objectives: gender equality and women's economic empowerment. The proceeds of the bonds can now be allocated to projects around the world supporting access to finance for women, female entrepreneursh...