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LeapFrog, Allianz X in $30m digital health, insuretech funding round

LeapFrog and Allianz X have participated in a $30 million fundraise by emerging markets digital health and insuretech provider BIMA.

WCI Carbon Market Update, 8 August 2020

There is limited downside to the price of California Carbon Allowances at present and the November auction is likely to be oversubscribed, says Nicolas Girod*.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: FirstRand, CapitaLand, Bell & Evans

Digitalisation paves way for 'citizen-centred' finance

Digital technology should facilitate a transition from financial inclusion to citizen-centred finance, delegates to an Environmental Finance webinar* were told.

Bond round-up: Germany, Luxembourg, China Merchant's Bank, KommuneKredit, BART ... and more

Palladium takes minority stake in Bamboo Capital Partners

Palladium has bought a minority stake of 8.5% in Bamboo Capital Partners, in a move the companies say is designed to 'mobilise' $1 billion in 'impact capital' by 2023.

Trafigura signs $500m low-carbon financing facility

Commodities trader Trafigura has established a 'low carbon aluminium' financing platform of up to $500 million, with Natixis and Rabobank supporting Trafigura in the design and structuring of the instrument.

Transition bonds: the time is now

The transition label is key to helping meet the Paris Climate Agreement, argue Sandeep Bhattacharya and Sourajit Aiyer

Covid-19 is first sustainability crisis of 21st century, says Pimco

The Covid-19 pandemic is arguably the first sustainability crisis of the 21st century, and is likely to help accelerate action among investors on long-term sustainability risks, according to Pimco.

EU carbon market update: 7 September 2020

A sharp increase in auction volumes this week means the outlook for EU Allowances remains bearish, says Tom Lord*