ECB policymaker warns of green bond pitfalls

Central banks should concentrate on correctly assessing the economic risks posed by climate change, rather…

Debt,Green Bonds,Policy

Generali launches the first green ILS framework

Italian insurer Generali has issued a framework for issuing "green" insurance-linked securities (ILS)…

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UBS calls for a new waste reduction bond label

A new type of labelled bond is needed to help companies reduce waste, UBS has suggested.

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Natural gas company publishes transition bond framework

UK natural gas distribution network operator Cadent has published a framework for the issuance of potentially…

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Hannon Armstrong portfolio exceeds $2bn

Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) said its portfolio of investments in renewables…

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Swedish insurance group triples sustainability bond investments

Swedish insurance group Länsförsäkringar Alliance tripled its investments in green and sustainability…

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Bonds round-up: Soc du Grand Paris, IBRD, CPPIB, Sysco ... and more

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Nordic green bond issuers include EU standard in new reporting guidance

A group of Nordic issuers has set out recommendations on how to report green bond impact in line with…

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Standards being prepared for collateral for green covered bonds

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) is devising standards to define assets that are eligible for…

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Sustainability-linked bonds 'could outgrow green bond market', says ICMA's Pfaff

The nascent sustainability-linked bond market could outgrow the green bond market, according to the International…

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S&P: Global sustainable debt to pass $400bn in 2020

Financial information giant S&P Global has forecast that the global sustainable debt sector will pass…

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Bonds round-up: Toyota, France, EBRD, Quebec, River Green ... and more

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HSBC named largest green, social and sustainability bond manager

HSBC became the largest green, social and sustainability (GSS) bond market underwriter in 2019, in a…

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Argentina and Brazil have 'most sovereign credit risk from natural capital'

Argentina and Brazil have been identified as the two G20 countries facing the greatest risk from factors…

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Jupiter joins criticism of EU Ecolabel's focus on green bonds

Jupiter Asset Management has joined Triodos Investment Management in voicing concerns about the EU's…

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Swedish fund manager launches Nordic green bond fund

Swedish fund manager, Lannebo, will launch an actively-managed fund focused on Nordic green corporate…

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BNY Mellon launches sterling version of sustainable bond fund

BNY Mellon Investment Management has launched a sustainable, sterling version of its £2 billion ($2.6…

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Green, social and sustainability bond issuance to hit $400bn in 2020

Green, social and sustainability bond issuance will hit a combined $400 billion in 2020, up 24% from…

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Impact investment fund of funds passes 'milestone' assets level

An impact investment fund of funds has passed €100 million ($110 million) in assets under management…

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CBI opens public consultation for agriculture criteria

The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has opened a public consultation for the proposed expansion of the…

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