News

• Green bond round-up, 21 Nov

  21 November 2018

  US real estate company Boston Properties has raised $1 billion from its inaugural green bond.

• Moody’s ready to lower Mexico City airport Green Bond Assessment

  21 November 2018

  In an unpredecented move, Moody’s Investors Service has said it is ready to lower the Green Bond Assessment (GBA) it assigned Mexico City Airport Trust’s $6 billion of green notes.

• EU taxonomy hits political headwinds that could delay it until 2020

  20 November 2018

  The EU’s proposed taxonomy on environmentally sustainable activities has been delayed by the European Parliament, and may not enter legislation until 2020, Environmental Finance has learned.

• Sustainable investing assets in US hit $12trn

  19 November 2018

  Sustainable, responsible and impact investing assets have hit $12 trillion in the US, according to the US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF) Foundation.

• EU carbon market update, 19 November 2018

  19 November 2018

  Lower auction volumes and colder weather are positive factors for the EU Allowance price this week, but further Brexit uncertainty and options expiry could unsettle the market, says Louis Redshaw.

• BlackRock launches 'low-cost' green bond ETF

  19 November 2018

  BlackRock has launched its second green bond fund, saying it will be the 'lowest-cost' green bond exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US.

• RMS warns of $13bn California wildfire losses

  19 November 2018

  Total insured losses from the wildfires currently devastating large parts of California will be between $9 billion and $13 billion, predicts RMS.

• UBS-backed platform to help HNWIs support the SDGs

  19 November 2018

  A platform has been launched to make it easier for high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and family offices to put their money into impact investments.

• EIB plans fund to invest in 'circular bio-economy'

  19 November 2018

  The European Investment Bank (EIB) is seeking a fund manager for a new fund that will invest in companies developing innovative bio-economy projects.

• Mirova renewables infra fund makes €250m first close

  19 November 2018

  Mirova has raised €250 million ($286 million) in a first close of a fund that will invest mainly in greenfield renewable energy projects, energy storage and charging infrastructure across Europe.