-
Morningstar to offer ESG scores for funds
13 August 2015Morningstar 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 2015The 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 2015Banks 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 2015A 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 2015Nasdaq 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 2015Brazilian 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 2015British '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 2015Credit 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 2015Asset manager Columbia Threadneedle Investments has launched a US social bond fund, targeting corporate and municipal notes.
-
A range of opinions
13 April 2015Second-party opinion providers are becoming increasingly important to the green bond market. Sophie Robinson Tillett takes a look at the different providers