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Viñes Fiestas to leave BNP to join Spanish regulator

Helena Viñes Fiestas is to leave BNP Paribas Asset Management to join the Spanish securities market regulator.

News Round Up: Citi, Fidelity, CISL

BlackRock sees increased focus on circular economy in midst of Covid-19

The shift towards a circular economy has actively increased in the past six months, in spite of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest findings from BlackRock's Circular Economy Fund.

Federated Hermes to ask companies for 'net positive biodiversity impact'

Companies in sectors including consumer goods, mining, oil & gas, real estate and finance are to be asked to disclose their impact on biodiversity and to set a target to have a 'net positive impact'.

Microfinance lending doubled as small business dodged Covid - CaixaBank

CaixaBank's 'social bank' subsidiary doubled year-on-year the amount of loans it provided to small companies and entrepreneurs, as so-called microloans helped businesses pivot to avoid the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic last year, the Spanish bank said.

88% of investors keen on sustainability-linked bonds, despite greenwashing fears

The large majority of investors are investing, or considering investing, in sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), according to a survey by Natixis, despite many flagging the risk of the instruments being used for 'greenwashing'.

EU carbon market update: 02 March 2021

Shaping the UK's inaugural green gilt to maximise impact

In tomorrow's UK Budget statement investors will be looking out for details of the UK's maiden green bond. Simon Bentley shares his thoughts on how to make the issue a success.

UN fund makes $41m SDG blended finance investments

The UN's Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Fund has committed to invest in a series of projects aimed at contributing to the Global Goals.

Sustainalytics tops CBI verification market share