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BNP Paribas, HSBC and JP Morgan jostle for sustainable bond underwriter top spot

BNP Paribas, HSBC and JP Morgan were all vying to take the top spot for sustainable bond lead managers, with BNP Paribas just edging its rivals in the second quarter of 2021 but JP Morgan remaining ahead for the year to date

People Moves: HSBC, Santander, Engine No.1 and more

Sustainability-linked and green loan round-up: EIB issues first SLL, and more...

Nomura, HSBC and ING among ASEAN sustainable finance working group members

An industry advisory panel (IAP) of sustainable finance has been launched by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF)...

HSBC shareholders vote resoundingly for 2040 coal phase-out

More than 99% of HSBC shareholders backed a resolution put forward by the bank's management that the company phase out financing for the coal industry in the OECD by 2030, and by 2040 worldwide.

News round-up: HSBC, ICAPs, Cervest and Bloomin' Brands

HSBC puts $100m into Asia energy transition partnership with WWF and WRI

MSCI's HSBC upgrade raises NGO eyebrows

An environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings upgrade for HSBC, despite its significant exposure to fossil fuels, has reignited a discussion about the subjective nature of ESG ratings.

Germany mandates 30-year green bond ahead of planned May issue

Germany has mandated six banks as lead managers for its first 30-year green bond, expected to be issued later in May.

Banks with $29trn in assets pledge to set 2050 'net zero' targets

A group of banks with about $28.5 trillion in assets has joined a UN-convened 'Net Zero Banking Alliance', and in doing so pledged to "align operational and attributable emissions from their portfolios with pathways to net-zero by 2050 or sooner".