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  • Morningstar to offer ESG scores for funds

    13 August 2015

    Morningstar is to begin offering environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores on mutual and exchange-traded funds, in a move it says is an industry first.

  • World's biggest muni green bond raises bigger-than-expected $944 million

    07 August 2015

    The largest municipal green bond priced today – and beat its original target by raising $944 million.

  • Tool to help investors assess deforestation risks to portfolios

    31 July 2015

    Banks and investors are being urged to assess the risks to their portfolios from deforestation, using a new tool created by the UN.

  • People Moves

    10 July 2015

    A round-up of the latest new appointments and moves in the industry, including changes at Senvion, Hannon Armstrong and Abengoa

  • Nasdaq launches list for sustainable bonds

    09 June 2015

    Nasdaq Stockholm has launched a list of sustainable bonds, valued at SEK5.4 billion ($650 million).

  • Green bond market sees first Brazilian issuer in €500m deal

    08 June 2015

    Brazilian food giant BRF has become the first Brazilian company to tap the green bond market.

  • Waste-to-product company eyes €150m retail green bond

    26 May 2015

    British 'waste-to-product' firm Shanks will issue a green bond of up to €150 million ($164 million) for retail investors.

  • Credit Agricole develops green bond framework with second opinion

    11 May 2015

    Credit Agricole CIB has created a green bond framework for its own privately placed issues, which has gained approval from Sustainalytics.

  • ESG-themed bond fund launches in US

    22 April 2015

    Asset manager Columbia Threadneedle Investments has launched a US social bond fund, targeting corporate and municipal notes.

  • A range of opinions

    13 April 2015

    Second-party opinion providers are becoming increasingly important to the green bond market. Sophie Robinson Tillett takes a look at the different providers