Ahren Lester

Articles by Ahren Lester

  • Debut Singapore green bond expected in 'coming months'

    09 June 2022

    A debut sovereign green bond issuance by Singapore is expected in 'coming months' after the Southeast Asian city-state published its green bond framework.

  • Loan round-up: Harmony Gold, Neste, Silver Fern Farms, Anglo American ... and more

    09 June 2022
  • 'Drastic' increase in US Paris-aligned passive fund quality needed

    09 June 2022

    The World Resources Institute (WRI) has argued that a "drastic increase" in the quality and size of Paris Agreement-aligned passive equity investing is needed to achieve global climate goals.

  • Bond round-up: ABN Amro, Orsted, Prologis, Huhtamaki, Baden-Wurttemberg ... and more

    08 June 2022
  • UK urged to deliver nature-based market 'blueprint' by 2030

    07 June 2022
  • Loan round-up: Element Materials, Frasers Property, Netcompany, Benchmark ... and more

    02 June 2022
  • Bond round-up: Germany, France, CCB, NAB, Auxmoney, KfW ... and more

    01 June 2022
  • Basel Committee to publish final climate risk principles

    01 June 2022

    The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) will publish its final set of climate-related financial risk principles for regulators in the "coming weeks" following its consultation.

  • NGFS work moves 'from awareness to action' as network grows

    31 May 2022

    The Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has launched its new two-year work programme,...

  • High yield, loan borrowers urged to 'come prepared' on ESG data

    30 May 2022

    Companies looking to raise funds through high yield bonds or loans have been urged to "come prepared" with key environmental, social and governance (ESG) data for investors to improve engagement opportunities.