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Responsible investment grows 25% in two years
28 March 2017The value of assets managed under responsible investment strategies have ballooned 25% over the past two years, thanks to rapid growth in countries such as Japan and the US, according to a report.
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Private equity firm reaches first close on circular economy fund
28 March 2017A UK-based private equity firm is looking into a second fundraise after reaching first close of an undisclosed amount for its maiden fund, Environmental Finance understands.
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NBAD raises $587m from first green bond
28 March 2017National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has priced its first green bond, which raised $587 million.
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Hannon Armstrong issues $84m green bond assessed by Moody's
28 March 2017Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure (HASI) has, for the first time, appointed a credit rating agency to assess the green credentials of its $84 million bond, in a move it believes could help it trade at a premium in the future.
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EU carbon market weekly update - 27 March 2017
27 March 2017The fundamentals underpinning the EU Allowance market remain weak, and auction supply plentiful, says Louis Redshaw
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NBAD makes second attempt at first green bond
27 March 2017The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has returned to the green bond market, after postponing its first planned offering in September.
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GCF partners call for lower co-financing requirements
27 March 2017Key stakeholders in the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are calling for it to be more flexible in the level of co-financing it requires for projects that it funds.
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PME to link 10% of assets to SDGs
27 March 2017Dutch metal and engineering pension scheme Pensionfonds van de Metalektro (PME) will link 10% of its €45 billion ($48.6 billion) in assets to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the next five years.
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Counterparty risk is the biggest problem emerging market water projects face, says Blackstone
27 March 2017Counterparty risk is a major obstacle to creating "bankable" water infrastructure projects in emerging markets, according to Blackstone.
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Singapore's financial regulator launches green bond initiative
27 March 2017Singapore has launched a green bond grant programme to help issuers pay the additional costs associated with obtaining an external review, in a bid to kickstart issuance from the state.