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ESG news round-up: Calvert joins Morgan Stanley; CofE drops ExxonMobil; HSBC in net-zero pledge

APG invests $50m in 'racial equality' bond

Netherlands-based pensions asset manager APG has invested $50 million in Bank of America's $2 billion 'Equality Progress Sustainability Bond' that was issued last month.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Colombina and Eureden

Confectionery and food maker signs first sustainable loan in Colombia

UK "could spur more sovereign 'green+' bonds" in runup to COP

The UK government has been urged to issue a 'green+ bond' that could be imitated by other sovereigns looking to raise the ambition of their climate goals in the run-up to COP26.

GPIF predicts equity boost and bond pain from more stringent climate policies

The largest pension fund in the world has estimated its equity portfolio could experience an accelerating valuation boost if more stringent climate policy restrictions are introduced to reach global targets, whereas its corporate bond portfolio could suffer deeper losses as policy tightens.

Green bonds begin to flow from emerging market banks

A pioneering initiative by the IFC to encourage green bond issuance by banks in emerging markets is bearing fruit, reports Graham Cooper

Insurance Europe cautions establishing green bond standard before finalising EU Taxonomy

Proposed standard will facilitate investors' trust in the green bond market, lobby group said

Green bond comment, October 2020: Automotive green bonds drive up corporate issuance

Issuance from car makers has shifted to a higher gear in recent months, and it is a sign that corporates more broadly are tapping the market, says Ahren Lester

UNDP publishes SDG Impact Standards for private equity

A set of standards designed to help private equity fund managers and investors finance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been published by the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

Bond round-up: Cades, KfW, Adidas, EIB, National Bank of Greece ... and more