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  • ESG integration still seen as 'nice to have' rather than 'must have', says PRI

    07 July 2017

    Integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in credit risk analysis is still perceived as 'nice to have' rather than 'must have', by investors and credit rating agencies, according to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) association.

  • Green bond comment - July 2016

    27 July 2016

    The green bond market is flying high this year, with the value of new issues already greater than seen in the whole of 2015 and demand expected to grow. But concerns remain about the mix of issuers, says Graham Cooper

  • Moody's anticipates Aaa ratings for Toyota green bonds

    11 March 2014

    Moody's Investors Service has assigned provisional Aaa ratings to the bulk of a $1.25 billion issue of 'green' asset-backed securities expected to be issued soon by Toyota.