SSGA launches first-ESG-focused money market fund
by Graham Buck
State Street Global Advisors launches its first MMF based on social, governance and environmental criteria
Corporate Governance
New Development Bank approves green loans for China projects
by Graham Buck
Formerly known as the BRICS Bank, funding of US$667 million is given the go-ahead for two major transport infrastructure projects
ESG bonds boom in South Korea
by Graham Buck
June 2019 is shaping up to be a bumper month, with major green bond offerings and a social covered bond
ESG ‘has become integral part of investment process’
by Graham Buck
Most organisations are making sustainability a major consideration, reports Morgan Stanley Investment Management
LGIM adds more big names to climate change blacklist
by Graham Buck
Legal and General Investment Management adds five companies, including oil giant ExxonMobil, judged to be laggards
African Development Bank steps up digital financial inclusion drive
by Graham Buck
The Africa Digital Financial Inclusion facility aims to develop digital financial transactions across the continent
IFC and HSBC aim to galvanise green bond market
by Graham Buck
The Real Economy Green Investment Opportunity (REGIO) is promoted as the first global green bond fund.
The future-proofed treasurer?
by Jack Large
ACT’s report reveals “The seven habits of tomorrow’s treasurer” but no mention of climate change impact and sustainable operating model
Corporate treasury’s problems and opportunities in UK today
by Jack Large
ACT’s annual conference: calamity of Brexit, emerging crisis of post LIBOR world, mess of global warming, & NEW OPPORTUNITIES
AIIB prices US$2.5bn debut global bond
by Ben Poole
The proceeds of the bond are set to target sustainable development
Hong Kong boosts sustainability credentials
by Graham Buck
New measures announced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority will encourage sustainable banking and green finance.
Netherlands to issue green bond of up to €6bn on May 21
by Graham Buck
The country is the first with a triple-A credit rating to issue this type of security.
Asia Development Bank pledges $5bn for cleaner oceans
by Graham Buck
The bank’s president says the region’s future prosperity rests on encouraging sustainable development.
Banks agree $2bn loan for Vietnam coal-fired power plant
by Graham Buck
JBIC leads the consortium that will fund a project that breaches international agreements to phase out fossil fuels.
Solar projects make progress in attracting investors
by Graham Buck
Funding levels in the first quarter of 2019 were up only modestly on last year, but the industry is on stronger footing.
Singapore’s OCBC Bank to support green belt-and-road projects
by Graham Buck
The agreement aims to boost trade and investment opportunities between Singapore and China.
Citi debuts structured green bond
by Graham Buck
The bank says proceeds will fund projects in renewables, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, water quality and conservation.
BBVA issues blockchain-based €35m green bond
by Graham Buck
Spain’s BBVA announced the launch of the first blockchain-backed platform for structured green bonds.
The push towards green disclosures: How will you benefit?
by Bija Knowles
EU and global policy-makers are forging ahead with recommendations on climate-related disclosures – what are the financial benefits?
World’s top green businesses revealed in CDP A List
by Bija Knowles
CDP has published a list of over 140 corporates recognised as pioneers for action on climate change, water and deforestation
EC steps up effort on green finance and climate disclosures
by Bija Knowles
The European Council has announced two proposals that aim to bring finance more in line with the objectives of the Paris agreement
US corporates brace for financial impact of climate change
by Bija Knowles
Firms are increasingly aware of the damaging effect climate change will have on them – not just financially but on reputation
Climate change will be key focus for regulators in 2019
by Bija Knowles
Extreme weather events in recent years have highlighted how financial risks associated with climate change can affect businesses
Global CEO concerns are shifting and their future focus is…
by Jack Large
More worried about geopolitics, climate change and security, less worried about growth, as sustainability becomes essential new focus