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Will there be blood?

The stranded carbon assets debate has gathered steam in the wake of a new report on the oil sector and after fossil fuel giants addressed the issue for the first time. What are the implications for investors, asks Peter Cripps.

How Zurich will double its commitment to green bonds

As part of plans to invest an additional $1 billion in green bonds, Zurich has adopted a new management strategy. Manuel Lewin tells Sophie Robinson-Tillett.

BlackRock raising UK renewables fund, eyes offshore wind

BlackRock is raising "hundreds of millions of pounds" for a UK renewables strategy, which could see the asset manager invest for the first time in offshore wind.

London Stock Exchange signs up to promote sustainability

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has joined the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative, bringing the total number of partner exchanges to 10.

FTSE launches first fossil fuel-free index, BlackRock investment product to follow

Index provider FTSE has developed the first index family that excludes fossil fuel-based companies, as 'stranded assets' fears gain momentum among investors.

First World Bank euro-denominated green bond raises €550m

The World Bank has issued its first benchmark sized green bond denominated in euros, in a "landmark" transaction that will help the European market scale up.

BlackRock to wind up New Energy Investment Trust

The shareholders of BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust have voted to wind up the company and cash out their stakes.

Q&A: Poppy Allonby, co-manager of BlackRock's New Energy Fund

BlackRock's renewables infrastructure fund 'reaches close'

Asset manager BlackRock's first renewable energy infrastructure fund has reportedly reached a final close.

BlackRock, CalSTRS snap up BoA's $500m green bond

BlackRock, California State Teachers' Retirement System and TIAA-CREF were among the investors in Bank of America's first-ever green bond.