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Simon Zadek keynote: Build natural capital into Covid-19 relief packages

UK plans £15bn maiden green bond programme over next year

The UK government has announced it plans to raise at least £15 billion ($21 billion) from its maiden sovereign green bond programme over the next fiscal year, while also committing to report on its social impact.

Green bond comment, March: Are green bond investors overly cautious about sustainability-linked bonds?

Interest in sustainability-linked bonds among investors has continued to grow, but green bond-focused investors have offered a more cautious reception to the innovative instruments, says Ahren Lester

Stranded assets are a long-term risk for major fossil fuel exporters

The transition to a low-carbon economy could be a similar shock to oil revenue as occurred in 2013-2016 and again in 2018-2020, when two oil exporters defaulted, says Ed Parker.

UK government launches voluntary carbon offset working group

The UK government has launched a working group seeking to make the country a global market for "high quality voluntary carbon offsets," in a move described by campaigners as a backward step on climate action.

Bond round-up: Hong Kong, Ardagh Metal Packaging, Equinix, NatWest, Italy, Toyota ... and more

News Round Up: M&G, Malaysia, Aberdeen Standard Investments, and more

BIS suggests liquidity backstop to protect against 'runs' on high-carbon assets

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned of potential "runs" on brown assets as investors exclude high-carbon corporate emitters from their portfolios, and has called for the creation of a 'liquidity backstop' to help solve the problem.

Exxon adds Ubben to board ahead of AGM

ExxonMobil has appointed Jeff Ubben to its board, in an apparent concession to demands made by the activist investor to reposition its business model to reduce the impact of its business on climate change.

Apollo appoints 'impact advisory' group

Apollo has appointed an 11-member group to support the private equity investment manager's impact investment strategy.