Barclays creates Sustainable and Impact Banking Group
by Ben Poole
The group centralises work with clients solving global ESG challenges, and with clients seeking sustainable financing.
Sustainable Funding/Investment
PNC issues inaugural green bond
by Ben Poole
Proceeds will fund eligible projects that promote a transition to a low-carbon economy.
Swedbank acts as structuring advisor for Swedavia’s Green Bond Framework
by Ben Poole
The framework enables Swedavia to issue green bonds under its existing medium-term note programme.
Cashforce raises €5m in Series A funding
by Ben Poole
The funding round was led by Inkef Capital and Citi Ventures.
ABN AMRO, Rabobank and BNP Paribas team up to support sustainable coffee farming
by Ben Poole
US$25m loan facility aims to empower over 100,000 coffee farmers through ‘NKG Bloom’ initiative.
Rusal to enter into Russia’s first sustainability linked syndicated pre-export finance facility
by Ben Poole
It is a five year US$750m facility, the first arranged by global commercial banks in the country.
World Bank issues second tranche of blockchain bond via Bond-i
by Ben Poole
Bond-i tap increases liquidity of the Blockchain Bond and broadens market participation.
ING provides world’s first sustainability improvement derivative to SBM Offshore
by Ben Poole
The bank says it is encouraging corporate ESG goals by providing financial incentives.
Sustainable investment is paying off and is the future
by Jack Large
Investors are tending to invest in companies with a strong ESG focus
EnBW issues first green hybrid bonds
by Ben Poole
The German energy supplier is the first company to launch bonds under the new EU Prospectus Regulation.
Climate change – a damage limitation exercise
by Graham Buck
The outlook is bleak, but momentum is building to stave off the worst extremes as global warming's impact for business becomes clear
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
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.
Co-op’s £300m bond will support Fairtrade producers
by Graham Buck
The UK mutually-owned society has pioneered a sustainability bond in a first for the retail sector.
Taiwan completes its first sustainability-linked loan
by Graham Buck
The three-year loan is the first for an Asian-Pacific IT company to be evaluated using environmental, social and governmental metrics.
The sustainability challenge for corporate treasury
by Jack Large
Lloyds Bank show the opportunities and risks for UK businesses
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
Asian Development Bank funds Philippines, India rail projects
by Graham Buck
The ADB will provide funding of up to US$2.75bn in its single largest infrastructure project financing to date.
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
Does anyone really deliver Responsible Banking?
by Jack Large
“Banking for Humanity?” Chris Skinner’s rant shows how banks have far to go
Hong Kong boosts sustainability credentials
by Graham Buck
New measures announced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority will encourage sustainable banking and green finance.
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.
HSBC and Walmart launch green finance initiative
by Graham Buck
The US retail giant is joining with the bank to target carbon cuts in its supply chain.