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Mandatory EU GBS not the way to go - EIB

Proposals to make an EU green bond standard mandatory would be counter-productive, according to the European Investment Bank (EIB)'s head of capital markets.

AllianzGI, EIB target €500m for emerging markets impact fund

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have raised €440 million ($509 million) for a blended finance fund that will invest in climate-focused investment funds and projects active in emerging markets and developing countries.

COP26 round-up, 2 November: India, deforestation and methane

A brief summary of the biggest news related to COP26 in Glasgow on 2 November.

Oceans and blue economy briefing afternoon round up

The second instalment in a series of thematic briefing afternoons that Environmental Finance is running throughout the year on the topic of Natural Capital Investment.

Winners revealed in Environmental Finance's Bond Awards 2021

News round-up: Nordic investors set up energy transition fund, WTW buys Acclimatise ... and more

Social bonds: powered up by the pandemic

ESG in Fixed Income Europe 2020 conference: The explosion of issuance of social bonds in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the potential of these flexible instruments.

EIB targets €250m circular bioeconomy fund after €82m first close

The European Investment Bank's (EIB) private equity-focused circular bioeconomy fund has raised €82 million ($96 million) at first close, with the fund targeted to raise around €250 million.

BlueOrchard sees strong H1 despite Covid-19

Impact investment manager BlueOrchard has reported a strong first-half performance, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

EU recovery fund deal could boost green bond market: S&P

A massive potential 'green' debt issuance to fund the EU coronavirus (Covid-19) recovery plan could help crowd-in further green private capital to the market, S&P Global Ratings tells Ahren Lester.