Peter Cripps

'Unlock renewables investment' by freeing up insurers to invest in infrastructure equity

Investment in renewables could be "unlocked" if it was made easier for insurers to invest in infrastructure equity, Schroders Greencoat has claimed.

UK Impact market grows to £77bn, with SDR impact label a potential positive

Impact investments in the UK have grown at a compound rate of 10.1% since 2020, according to a new study by the Impact Investing Institute, arguing that the FCA's new impact label could provide a further boost.

MSCI investor guide to antimicrobial resistance warns of widespread risk, issues call to action

A report by MSCI has found that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could have a global economic impact of up to $210 trillion by 2050, highlighting funding gaps for many of the companies involved in tackling the issue.

'Standardisation is simplification, not burden': EFRAG's de Cambourg in riposte to Draghi

One of the key figures behind the EU's sustainability reporting standards has defended them after they were criticised by political heavyweight Mario Draghi as contributing to the sustainability reporting burden.

NGFS to revamp data directory

Canadian transition guidelines could boost market, says BMO

Canadian guidelines on transition finance, which are expected to be released next month, could help make the country a leader in transition bonds, a leading underwriter believes.

Robeco launches its first 'high income green bond strategy'

Asset manager Robeco has launched its first strategy focusing purely on green bonds from corporate issuers.

Soil Capital raises €15m

COP29 to focus on finance - but Trump could poop on the party

Will the climate conference in the petrostate keep 1.5°C alive, or be a forum for oil and gas deals, asks Peter Cripps

First 'transition credits' planned to shut down coal station in Philippines

A ground-breaking deal plans to use 'transition credits' to help fund the early retirement of a coal-fired power plant in the Philippines and replace it with a solar and battery plant.