Rob Langston

DBS: We aim to be the transition bank for Asia

Approaches to sustainability in the Asia-Pacific region are becoming less ideological and more pragmatic, as companies aim to tackle the risks to their businesses posed by climate change, according to Singaporean bank DBS.

KBI Global Investors launches two sustainable equity funds

KBI Global Investors (KBIGI) has launched two new strategies aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals: the Global Core Sustainable Strategy and Global Health & Wellbeing Strategy.

EAAIF and BII support Blueleaf Energy $75m mezzanine facility

Institutional investors are playing in carbon markets, says CIP

Longer developer track records, more bankable projects and more transparency is helping the voluntary carbon market attract more institutional investment, according to Climate Impact Partners.

'Climate risk is no longer a distant concern' - Allspring

Companies are increasing capital expenditure (capex) to climate-proof their business, as recent heatwaves in Europe demonstrate the potential impacts of climate change, according to Allspring Global Investments.

Outflows from ESG funds don't tell the whole story, says Aberdeen

Outflows from pooled funds hide a more "grounded" understanding of sustainability among institutional investors, who are increasingly turning to bespoke solutions, according to Aberdeen.

Korea East-West Power tests waters with $500m transition bond

A $500 million transition bond issued by Korea East-West Power, understood to be the world's first transition bond aligned with International Capital Market Association (ICMA) guidelines will likely test the appetite for the emerging structure.

Market 'relatively inefficient' at pricing ESG risks, says Aberdeen

Issuers that are managing ESG risks effectively are not always being rewarded with tighter spreads or better market access, according to UK-based investor Aberdeen, as limited disclosure does not always reflect progress.

Ethifinance and ESG Book to combine

Aviva Investors, CEFC and Gresham House back AUD142m forestry project