Uruguay is testing potential investor interest for its first-ever bond sale meant to benefit the environment and society.
The nation has asked Credit Agricole SA., HSBC Holdings Plc, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Banco Santander SA to arrange a series of fixed-income investor calls commencing on Tuesday, according a person with knowledge of the matter. A dollar-denominated sustainability-linked bond deal maturing in 12 years may follow, the person said.