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Crédit Agricole becomes leading green bond underwriter
29 January 2018Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (CACIB) has seized the title of leading underwriter in the green bond market for 2017, after knocking its American rival Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) off the top spot.
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Partners Group 'trebles its money' as it exits Japan Solar
29 January 2018Asset manager Partners Group has cashed out from its investment in Japan Solar, by selling its stake to a consortium led by private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
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World still heading towards a 4.1°C rise, Schroders warns
26 January 2018The world remains on course for catastrophic 4.1°C temperature rise, despite "encouraging strides" made by the oil and gas industry, according to Schroders Climate Progress Dashboard.
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People moves: Generation Investment Management, S&P Global Ratings, Ceres, Crowell & Moring and Global Thinkers Forum
26 January 2018Generation Investment Management has appointed John Bernstein as partner and chairperson of its growth equity investment committee.
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2018 'set to be another record year' for the green bond market
26 January 2018The green bond market is set for another record-breaking year of issues in 2018, according to an online poll conducted by Environmental Finance.
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New ESG index uses machine learning
25 January 2018Deutsche Bank has launched an index that uses 'machine learning' to help select companies with a strong sustainability performance.
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Green bond round-up – 24 January 2018
24 January 2018Singapore-based Sindicatum Renewable Energy has issued a two-tranche INR2.5 billion ($40 million) bond to fund clean energy projects in India.
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Karbone acquisition expands its capital advisory services
24 January 2018Karbone, a leading player in the market for renewable energy certificates (RECs) and other energy markets, has acquired Watts Capital LLC, a New York-based investment bank and broker dealer.
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Lloyd's chief explains coal divestment decision
24 January 2018Lloyd's of London will implement its coal exclusion policy for future investments from 1 April
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Indonesia eyes inaugural green bond benchmark issue
24 January 2018The Republic of Indonesia is set to become the first Asian country to issue a sovereign green bond, as it seeks to join a small club of issuers comprising Poland, France, Fiji and Nigeria.