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  • Overcoming the obstacles facing new carbon market mechanisms

    02 February 2018

    Junji Hatano reviews practical challenges for international carbon markets under the Paris Agreement and explores how they could be overcome in a way that will ensure private sector participation.

  • New York State pension fund commits extra $2bn to low-carbon index

    01 February 2018

    The $203 billion New York State Common pension fund has doubled its exposure to its own low-carbon index to $4 billion.

  • Nephila expands ESG-driven business with new climate-focused arm

    01 February 2018

    Nephila Holdings has expanded its environmental, social and governance (ESG) business with the launch of a new specialty arm dedicated to weather risk transfer and climate resilience products.

  • Major investor initiative to tackle climate change on four fronts announced

    01 February 2018

    A landmark initiative to spur investors to attack climate change on the four fronts of engagement, disclosure, low-carbon investing and policy advocacy has been launched.

  • Hong Kong's green certification scheme ready for international roll-out

    31 January 2018

    More details about Hong Kong's newly launched Green Finance Certification Scheme (GFCS) have emerged following the publication of the scheme's official handbook.

  • Green bond round-up, 31 January 2018

    31 January 2018

    Poland has tapped the green bond market for the second time, with a €1 billion ($1.2 billion) issue.

  • Allianz Global Investors buys into seven French wind farms

    31 January 2018

    Allianz Global Investors (AGI), the asset manager of German insurer Allianz, has acquired minority stakes in seven wind farms in France.

  • HLEG: Q&A with Julie Becker

    31 January 2018

    Will the HLEG report revolutionise the EU's approach to sustainability?

  • Final HLEG report marks giant strides for sustainable finance globally

    31 January 2018

    The final High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) report was released today, marking a landmark moment for the EU that will also reverberate around the rest of the world.

  • Regulations could limit sustainable bank financing, HLEG warns

    31 January 2018

    Current and proposed regulations could hinder banks from making more sustainable loans, HLEG says.