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Financial centres boost their green credentials
30 September 2019Green finance is growing steadily in almost all the world's financial centres, according to a new report on the biannual Global Green Finance Index (GGFI).
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ANZ issues New Zealand's 'first' ESG-linked loan
27 September 2019New Zealand-based dairy firm Synlait says it has secured the country's first environmental, social and governance (ESG) linked loan, after it agreed a four-year $50 million deal with Australia and New Zealand Banking (ANZ).
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FTSE AW firms not prepared for physical climate impacts
26 September 2019Less than 20% of firms in the FTSE All World (AW) index have a strong physical climate risk management programme, according to a new report by Sustainalytics, with real estate developers 'particularly underprepared'.
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Hong Kong 'green certification' expands to funds
25 September 2019Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) has expanded its green certification scheme to cover green funds.
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First US state financial regulator joins NGFS
25 September 2019The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) has become the first US state financial regulator to join the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).
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Sustainability bond labels can be a case of 'splitting hairs'
23 September 2019The transition bond label is unnecessary and can amount to 'splitting hairs' over the perceived sustainability of some sections of the market, according to a leading green bond second opinion provider.
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One-third of banking sector signs Principles for Responsible Banking
23 September 2019A set of principles designed to hardwire sustainability into the global banking industry has been formally launched with the backing of more than 130 banks – which together represent one-third of the global banking sector's assets.
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Warsaw exchange expects structured products and ETFs on its ESG index
20 September 2019The Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) is in talks with providers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) about potential new instruments based on its new WIG-ESG index.
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Pictet launches ESG govt debt fund
19 September 2019Pictet Asset Management has launched an environmental, social and governance (ESG) debt fund primarily targeting government bonds in emerging markets.
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Setting the benchmark for sustainable banking
18 September 2019The Principles for Responsible Banking are due to be launched this month. Could they be a game-changer for the sector, Michael Hurley asks