News

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.

BlueOrchard to launch new impact fund

BlueOrchard is planning to launch a new impact fund with a focus female entrepreneurs and indigenous populations.

EU needs to mirror US stimulus package 'to protect sustainable industries'

The EU will need to create a stimulus package similar to that agreed in the US to keep its sustainable and renewables industries competitive, an investor has said.

People Moves 14 October including MAS, UKSIF, HKMA and more...

Nature scenarios without climate would be 'a disaster'

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures' (TNFD) forthcoming nature scenarios must integrate climate considerations, or risk creating "a disaster", the head of NGO NatureFinance has said.

Schroders warns of 'profound' financial biodiversity impact

Biodiversity impacts will radically transform entire industries if policy fails to adequately take them into account, an executive at Schroders has said.

Data and assurance among FSB recommendations to regulators

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published recommendations to help regulators better mitigate climate-related risks and create more consistent approaches, covering areas including data and external assurance of disclosures and governance.

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.

Investment warning over UK's plans to cap renewables revenues

The CEO of a clean energy and energy efficiency-focused investment firm has warned the UK government's plans to cap the revenues of renewables generators risks deterring investment in the sector.