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Solactive launches indexes linked to 'megatrends'

German index provider Solactive has released the Future Trends Index Series, based on economic factors defined as 'megatrends'.

Franklin Templeton warns SDGs vulnerable to misuse and dilution

Franklin Templeton has warned that the UN Social Development Goals are "vulnerable to misuse, misrepresentation and dilution" if companies fail to go beyond announcing alignment with the goals towards actively contributing to them.

NextEnergy Capital reaches $280m at second close of solar fund

Liontrust sustainability funds attract record inflows in 2019

California plans large green bond in five-year, $12.5bn climate budget

WCI Carbon Market Update, 13 January 2020

Sentiment in the market for California Carbon Allowances remains bullish and the activity of financial sector participants could be critical, says Nicolas Girod.*

S&P Global completes RobecoSAM ratings unit acquisition

S&P Global has completed its acquisition of the environmental, social and governance ratings unit from RobecoSAM for an undisclosed sum.

MSCI warns real estate investors of 2020 'brown discount' risk

MSCI has warned investors in real estate that this year is likely to see increased risk of a hit to carbon-intensive assets, rather than a 'premium' for more environmentally sustainable assets.

Church of England backs fossil fuel resolution by Barclays' shareholders

The Church Commissioners for England has announced it plans to vote in favour of a shareholder resolution calling on Barclays to phase out its financing for fossil fuel firms.

Denham Capital invests $250m in Latin American energy firm

Energy-focused private equity firm Denham Capital has committed an investment of $250 million to Latin American power firm Ceiba Energy.