Wary American firms trigger debut sustainable bond issuance lull

Greenwashing risk scaring off competitors, says Impax, as it records £11.9bn AUM fall

A turnaround in performance since the start of the year and less competition could help turn around the fortunes of Impax Asset Management, says CEO Ian Simm, after it suffered an £11.9 billion ($16 billion) fall in assets under management.

Issuance-level sustainable bond ratings can 'highlight refinancing risk'

Investors are increasingly looking at the potential for instrument-level sustainable bond ratings to help tackle the challenge of 'greenwashing' risk associated with bond and project refinancing.

Comment: Gloom engulfs Wall Street's green bond bankers

Underwriters are praying for a greenium to help cure the sustainable bond market malaise. Peter Cripps reports

Royal London acquires UK infra asset manager

Standard Chartered, BII provide $100m for Kenya and Tanzania