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Sustainable banking principles to be launched in November
01 June 2018Banks from five different continents have joined forces to redefine the sector's purpose, in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.
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People moves: Montanaro Asset Management, UNEP Finance Initiative, Beyond Ratings and Lekela
18 May 2018Montanaro Asset Management has set up an advisory committee for its Better World Fund, to be chaired by Michael Sheren, senior advisor within the Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority.
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TCFD webinar: Banks' response to climate risk is just beginning
18 May 2018Banks are in "the early days" of understanding and addressing the climate risks in their portfolios, a webinar hosted by Environmental Finance heard.
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TCFD guidance for banks launched
26 April 2018Guidance was today launched to help banks assess and report the 'transition risks' in their loan books, as recommended by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
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Could blockchain save the planet?
24 April 2018Cryptocurrencies, 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.
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Nephila expands ESG-driven business with new climate-focused arm
01 February 2018Nephila Holdings has expanded its environmental, social and governance (ESG) business with the launch of a new specialty arm dedicated to weather risk transfer and climate resilience products.
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Major investor initiative to tackle climate change on four fronts announced
01 February 2018A landmark initiative to spur investors to attack climate change on the four fronts of engagement, disclosure, low-carbon investing and policy advocacy has been launched.
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More corporates seek shelter from the weather
03 January 2018The weather risk management business is in good health and poised for further growth, leading market participants tell Graham Cooper
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Cat risk: A test of resilience
03 January 2018A spate of natural catastophes triggered payouts in the cat bond market, but this year's winners remain bullish, finds Peter Cripps
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Reforms boost outlook for carbon and renewables markets
03 January 2018A 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