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HSBC, Standard Chartered and Barclays provide $12bn in fossil fuel financing in 2021

HSBC, Standard Chartered and Barclays have supported a combined $12 billion in fossil fuel financing in the first six months of 2021, which campaigners said undermines the climate pledges made by the lenders ahead of the COP26 climate summit in the country later this year.

The 12 key take-aways from the IPCC report, according to HSBC

This week's report on climate science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) should prove to be "yet another wake-up call for governments to set ambitious, credible climate targets that cover both mitigation and adaptation", according to HSBC.

Exclusive investor reaction to IPCC report: No part of portfolio immune

A landmark report published today by leading climate scientists has been greeted by investors as a chastening warning of the potentially catastrophic impacts of current global emissions, but also an important signifier of the transition required.

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