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Taxonomies 'struggling to support the transition', webinar hears

Green taxonomies need to embed forward-looking, decarbonisation pathways to help catalyse the transition to a net-zero carbon economy, a webinar heard.

Impax to acquire SKY Harbor's European assets in fixed income push

UK-based Impax Asset Management has agreed to acquire the European assets of US fund manager SKY Harbor as part of the ongoing expansion of its fixed income capabilities.

Loan round-up: Cemex, Wallbox ... and more

Absa Group bows to NGO pressure on oil and gas disclosure

African banking group Absa said it will publish its policies on oil and gas financing in May, after NGO Just Share accused the bank of having "fallen behind its peers" on adopting climate change policies.

Green buildings 'at tipping point'

Emerging markets issuers see growing value in gaining green building certifications, Michael Hurley writes

UN's Principles for Responsible Banking tightens signatory scrutiny

Signatories of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) have voted to establish a governance body to ensure effective implementation of the commitments, which could ultimately lead to laggards being thrown out.

Abengoa consortium seals $660m project financing for South African solar project

A consortium led by Abengoa has secured $660 million in financing for a 100MW solar plant.

Asian investors 'eyeing African renewables' – report

International investors are set to increasingly back renewables projects in Africa, with Asian investors leading the charge, a new report has claimed.