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Amundi plans to double sustainable ETFs following Lyxor acquisition

Amundi has pledged to double the proportion of 'responsible exchange-traded funds (ETFs)' available to investors, to reach 40% of its total ETF range by 2025,...

Bond round-up: IBRD, Forbright, Sanofi, Geneva, GCC ... and more

BlackRock: Anticipating decarbonisation is key to investment success

The global decarbonisation movement will create opportunities for investors in power, transportation, industry and agriculture, BlackRock has said.

UK university impact investor appoints CIO

An investment manager targeting "the most exciting spin-outs" from three UK universities has taken a key step in its development with the appointment of its chief investment officer.

Hong Kong banks warned of significant climate impacts

Climate risks could cause "significant adverse impacts" for Hong Kong's banking sector, its regulator has warned, adding that banks need to take "early action to manage them".

EU's nuclear, gas taxonomy inclusion prompts fierce response

A text by the European Commission that proposes inclusion of some nuclear and natural gas energy generation activities in the EU's sustainability taxonomy has sparked a fierce response from some observers, who argue the proposals would undermine the credibility of the framework.

Hong Kong Airport expansion green bond 'pure greenwashing'

A proposed green bond from the Hong Kong Airport Authority (HKAA) has been described as "pure high-flying greenwashing" by a climate finance campaigner,...

S&P acquires climate risk data provider

S&P Global has bought The Climate Service, which analyses physical climate risk for corporates, investors and governments.

Robeco to engage with firms on water waste

Asset manager Robeco will target the water wastage of some investee companies over the next three years.

Barsky joins Growth for Good SPAC

Credit Suisse's global head of sustainable finance, Dana Barsky, has become president of special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) The Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation.