Overcoming the obstacles facing blended finance
Junji Hatano examines the issues that must be tackled to achieve dramatic growth in blended finance for sustainable development in developing countries.
Debt,Equity,Investors,Renewables
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Junji Hatano examines the issues that must be tackled to achieve dramatic growth in blended finance for sustainable development in developing countries.
Debt,Equity,Investors,Renewables
ESG investing has taken time to gain a foothold in the fixed-income market. But things have changed: ESG considerations have come to the fore and they're probably here to stay, says Corinne Bendersky.
Debt,ESG,Green Bonds,Investors
District heating projects combine economic and ecological appeal for Infrastructure investors, says Tor Syverud.
Debt,Equity,Investors,Renewables
Several recent initiatives suggest the financial sector is starting get to grips with the concept of a ‘circular economy’, says Graham Cooper
Debt
M&G says its private debt impact fund gives direct exposure to projects or small companies, and provides healthy returns. Peter Cripps reports
Debt,ESG
A lack of size, diversification and awareness are among the main challenges facing the fledgling green bond market, a poll of fund managers has revealed. Molly Wilson reports
Debt
Times are a-changin' in the bond market. Companies with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings stand to have privileged access to the capital markets. A universal 'green treasury' approach is needed to reap the economic and social rewards, says Arthur Krebbers
Debt,Green Bonds
The Green Investment Group has had a successful first year in the private sector, with significant expansion overseas, Ed Northam tells Peter Cripps.
Debt,Equity,Investors,Policy,Renewables
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are no longer a concern only to equity investors, as fixed income market participants, including credit rating agencies, are increasingly paying heed to them, says the PRI's Carmen Nuzzo.
Debt,ESG
Green and sustainability loans are the hot new trend in sustainable finance. Could they outgrow the booming green bond market, ask Nick Roumpis and Peter Cripps.
Debt
The European Commission has a highly ambitious target – to develop a taxonomy to define what is green and act as a compass for sustainable finance. But there's a long and rocky road ahead for this controversial initiative, find Nick Roumpis and Peter Cripps
Debt,Investors,Policy
Climate finance flows could be used to help developing tropical forest countries tap the bond markets, scaling up the amount of capital available to them for conservation, argues Peter Wheeler
Debt
Johanna Köb, head of responsible investment at Zurich, talks to Cintia Cheong on the importance of adequate pricing of greenhouse gases and how investors can make a profit while doing good for society and environment
Debt,ESG,Equity,Investors
The future of finance is green, says ICMA president René Karsenti.
Debt,ESG,Green Bonds,People
Climate change poses a significant threat to banks. How big is their exposure to climate risks, and what are they doing to mitigate them, asks Peter Cripps. The second part of this two-part feature explores physical risks and liability risks
Debt,Stranded Assets
Climate change poses a significant threat to banks. How big is their exposure to climate risks, and what are they doing to mitigate them, asks Peter Cripps
Debt,Stranded Assets
A record amount of new issues, several significant 'firsts' and important regulatory initiatives in November, suggest the green bond market is well-placed for further dramatic growth.
Debt,Green Bonds,Markets,Policy
Several Asian capitals have announced a variety of plans to attract 'green finance' to the region. What's needed now is a green investment bank in Hong Kong, argues Alexandra Tracy.
Debt,Equity,Green Bonds,Investors,Policy
A high-powered group of UK and Chinese investors, corporates and regulators have developed a plan of action to boost climate finance. Graham Cooper reports
Debt,ESG,Equity,Green Bonds,Investors,Policy
Investors are increasingly focusing on how lenders are managing climate risks, says Alexander Erzini Vernoit
Debt
Green Bonds Asia 2019
ESG in Fixed Income, featuring the Green Bonds Americas conference
ESG in Fixed Income featuring Green bonds Europe
Insurance & Climate Risk EMEA 2018
Conservation finance may appear to be one of the most esoteric investment niches, but experimentation and innovation is giving way to proof of concept – attracting a growing number of institutional investors along the way. Mark Nicholls reports
Is managed decline the only way?