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Setting the benchmark for sustainable banking

The Principles for Responsible Banking are due to be launched this month. Could they be a game-changer for the sector, Michael Hurley asks

Food sector will have to improve climate strategies, says HSBC

Food businesses, across the supply chain, will begin to feel much greater pressure from the public to have more sustainable practices and put in place ambitious climate strategies, according to HSBC.

Marfrig's sustainable cattle bond attracts new ESG investors

Beef producer Marfrig Global Foods was able to attract additional environmental, social and governance (ESG) investors for its $500 million Sustainable Transition Bond issued earlier this week.

People Moves: SEB, Crédit Agricole, Amundi, BNP Paribas, RLAM, SIF

Kaminker departs SEB, Crédit Agricole hires former HSBC head and more

20% of Hong Kong companies sustainability compliant

Only 20% of Hong Kong's largest companies have good compliance with international sustainability guidelines, according to Standard Ethics.

Bond round-up: Societe Generale, Ferrovie, Posco, BKW Group and more...

New York State Housing Finance Agency has issued a preliminary statement announcing its intention to issue two sustainability bonds amounting to $72.77 million and $9.6 million.

HSBC launches green loan range for SMEs in UK

HSBC has launched a range of green loans for British small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), shortly after the UK launched its green finance strategy.

ESG data files: part two - non-reported data

What are the uses of, and potential, for non-reported or alternative data sources, asks Peter Cripps

Bond round-up: Westpac, CGNPC, Prologis, Hera, Hannon Armstrong ... and more

Green and sustainability loans: the growth accelerates

The green and sustainability-linked loan market grew exponentially last year. The next growth spurt could be driven by emerging markets, Michael Hurley writes