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S&P: Transition, adaptation in focus for next 1,000 SPOs

The SPO provider is preparing for a material shift in its work beyond climate mitigation, Christa Clapp tells Ahren Lester

Lack of data hindering parametric insurance coverage

Despite growing demand for physical risk parametric insurance, Global Parametrics has told Environmental Finance that a lack of reliable data is hindering insurers.

Typhoon triggers instant insurance payouts for Vietnamese coffee farmers

A parametric insurance policy for Vietnamese coffee farmers backed by insurance brokerage Willis and risk transfer specialist Global Parametrics has been triggered for the first time after a typhoon hit farmer yields.

'Electrotech' biggest energy transition market mispricing - BlackRock

Electrical technology infrastructure including transformers, battery storage and metals for cables represents the biggest market mispricing linked to the energy transition, a senior figure at BlackRock told Environmental Finance.

Don't tweak credit ratings to reward good behaviour, says Bank of England

While physical climate risk can help inform a credit rating, it is important not to tweak processes to reward sustainable behaviour, according to the Bank of England.

Tide appears to be turning back to sustainability, says AllianzGI

After a challenging year for sustainable investing, there are signs that the sentiment appears to be turning more positive, according to Allianz Global Investors.

Christensen leaves Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors' head of sustainable & impact investment Matt Christensen has left the business after five years at the asset manager.

Ashmore Group wins scoping grant for $500m private debt strategy

What will the 'next generation' SPO market look like?

The second party opinion market faces a period of rapid evolution, providing opportunities to strengthen the product. Ahren Lester reports

US could try to rebut aspects of EU's CBAM, S&P says

US pushback against key elements of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is likely to be among factors the bloc will have to consider in coming months as it adapts its climate policy, according to analysts at S&P.