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Institutional impact funds hit €245bn, says Phenix Capital

People Moves 3 April: Norges Bank, S&P Global Ratings, S&P, Morgan Stanley, Moody's, Quintet Private Bank, Global Reporting Initiative

Assets managed by LuxFLAG labelled products cross €100bn

The Luxembourg Finance Labelling Agency (LuxFLAG) has seen assets managed by the 200 investment products recognised by the label cross the €100 billion ($109 billion) milestone.

Growing evidence of greenium for green bonds, says CBI

There is growing evidence that green bonds are attracting a 'greenium' amid strong investor demand, a report by the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has found.

Central banks prepare for "decisive" 2020 for climate change action

The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) said 2020 will be a "decisive year", as the group of central banks warned the coronavirus crisis should not overshadow the pressure building for climate action in the financial system.

Sustainable equity funds becoming all-weather investments

The relative outperformance of ESG equity funds during the market correction caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic proves they can be all-weather investments that will appeal to long-term investors, Morningstar's sustainability research head tells Ahren Lester.

COP 26 delay 'could lead to better outcome'

Investors have argued that the postponement of the COP 26 in Glasgow, confirmed by organisers yesterday, could increase the likelihood of a strong agreement being reached at the annual climate summit, when it is finally held.

Covid-19 slams the brakes on green bond issuance

Issuance of green, social and sustainability (GSS) bonds slowed dramatically in the first three months of 2020, as the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy became clear.

Bond round-up: Covid-19 bonds from AfDB, IADB, EIB and NIB ... and more

Spring 2020 edition of Environmental Finance magazine available for download

The latest magazine version of Environmental Finance has been published - but, for the first time, a digital edition is being made available, to help readers stay informed during the Coronavirus pandemic.