Allianz, Nephila structure proxy generation PPA for wind project

A ‘proxy generation’ Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) devised by Allianz and Nephila Climate has been used…

Renewables

Voting opens for Environmental Finance's 20th Annual Market Rankings

Voting has begun in Environmental Finance's Annual Market Rankings (LINK) – the largest and most closely…

Carbon,ESG,Renewables

Market leaders in bullish mood

Major environmental markets saw healthy growth in activity in 2018 and the winners of our annual Market Rankings see plenty of reasons for optimism about next year.

Carbon,ESG,Markets,Renewables

Last chance to vote in Environmental Finance Market Rankings

Voting in Environmental Finance's Annual Market Rankings – the most closely watched survey of the world's…

Vote now! Help select the winners in Environmental Finance's annual Market Rankings

Voting for Environmental Finance's 19th annual Market Rankings is closing soon – there are just eight…

Carbon,Markets,Policy,Renewables

Could blockchain save the planet?

Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, are notoriously energy-intensive. But the blockchain technology they rely on could give a boost to environmental markets, experts believe. Graham Cooper reports.

Nephila expands ESG-driven business with new climate-focused arm

Nephila Holdings has expanded its environmental, social and governance (ESG) business with the launch…

Debt,ESG

More corporates seek shelter from the weather

The weather risk management business is in good health and poised for further growth, leading market participants tell Graham Cooper

Markets,Renewables,Insurance

Cat risk: A test of resilience

A spate of natural catastophes triggered payouts in the cat bond market, but this year's winners remain bullish, finds Peter Cripps

Markets,Insurance

Reforms boost outlook for carbon and renewables markets

A year of regulatory changes has boosted confidence that environmental markets have a bright future, say the winners in this year's Environmental Finance annual Market Rankings

Carbon,Markets

Environmental Finance announces Annual Market Rankings Winners

Environmental Finance is proud to announce the winners in its 18th Annual Market Rankings.

Markets

Voting in Environmental Finance's 18th Annual Market Rankings closes soon

Voting has begun in the Environmental Finance Annual Market Rankings – the largest and most closely watched…

Carbon,ESG,Markets,Renewables

Philippines government cedes cat risks to global reinsurers

The Philippines government has agreed a reinsurance programme that will cover national government assets,…

Investment,Policy

Innovation increases in static market

While Hurricane Matthew attracted most attention, 2016 also saw some significant innovation in the cat bond market, says Joe Walsh

Markets

Annual Market Rankings winners revealed

Environmental Finance is proud to announce the winners in its 17th Annual Market Rankings.

Carbon,Renewables

Insuring in a changing climate

A year after the PRA's landmark report into the insurance sector and climate change, Environmental Finance looks at how the industry is responding.

Investment,Markets,Insurance

Allianz Risk Transfer launches innovative wind hedge tool

Allianz Risk Transfer (ART) has announced a 10-year wind revenue hedge with an annual fixed payment structure…

Renewables

A maturing market

The catastrophe bond market saw growth slow in 2015, but demand for other risk transfer mechanisms remains strong, says Peter Cripps

Markets,Policy

A record-breaking year?

The catastrophe risk management market has been buoyed by an influx of capital in 2014, writes Peter Cripps