Ahren Lester

Green bond issuance crosses $2trn milestone

More than $2 trillion has been raised through green bonds since the first instrument was issued 15 years ago, as the oldest sustainable bond market crossed a key landmark.

Loan round-up: FrieslandCampina, Enel, CEMEX, Aeroporti di Roma ... and more

EU opens applications for new sustainable finance expert group

The European Commission has launched a call for applications to join the Platform on Sustainable Finance ahead of a new mandate for the expert group starting in 2023.

Bond round-up: Enel, PIF, BBVA, Switzerland, Philippines, Tokyo Tech ... and more

Don't let 'sleeping SLLs' lie

The LSTA is finalising best practice guidelines to help tackle 'sleeping SLLs', writes Ahren Lester

Platform report 'solves 90%' of EU Taxonomy usability problems

The data and usability report published by the Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF) has solved the vast majority of the "technical problems" with the EU Taxonomy, according to one of its members, and "hints" at a solution for the remainder of the challenges.

EU expert group launch 'call to action' to improve taxonomy usability

The Platform for Sustainable Finance (PSF) has published a pair of reports on the data, usability and application of 'minimum safeguards' requirements of the EU Taxonomy, which its chair described as a "call to action" for the European Commission on "improving usability" for the landmark 'green' legislation.

ECB: Gender-diverse banks lend less to 'browner' companies

European banks with a high share of female directors are less likely to lend to high-polluting firms, according to a study by the European Central Bank (ECB).

Credit-focused harmonised ESG reporting tool launch imminent

The launch of a harmonised environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting tool for the credit market being developed by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and two trade associations is expected in the next few weeks.

Saudi Arabia green bond highlights 'clear issue' for market

The ground-breaking $3 billion debut green bond issuance from the Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth fund has highlighted a "clear issue" that continues to impact the green bond market, according to a leading sustainable investor.