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HSBC raises 2020 estimate for social, sustainability bond issuance

HSBC expects issuance of social and sustainability bonds to reach between $100 billion and $125 billion this year - an increase of $25 billion on its previous estimate - because of the market's response to the Covid-19 virus.

How Covid-19 urgency can help investors tackle the climate crisis

Climate change remains the most serious long-term threat we face, and we must ensure it is foremost in shaping the global recovery from this crisis, argues Fiona Reynolds

EU regulators mull ESG disclosure rules

The three European supervisory authorities have issued a consultation paper seeking input on proposed environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure standards for financial market participants and products.

People Moves 24 April; Deutsche Bank, South Pole, Manulife, Trucost, SOAS, Curation Corp, IETA

Warning about climate risks in US Fed's Covid-19 bail-out package

A letter signed by eight Democratic senators has called on the US Federal Reserve to incorporate climate risks in its massive coronavirus bailout.

Impact investors can better articulate outcomes, says Tideline

The first year of investor reporting in line with requirements of the IFC's Operating Principles for Impact Management has highlighted strengths and areas for improvement for the wider impact market, says a report by US-based consultancy Tideline.

Energy efficiency's key role in Coronavirus recovery

2019 proved a foundational year for SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT), but its CEO tells Ahren Lester that this theme is poised to attract more attention in 2020 as recognition of its environmental and economic benefits grows

Solactive and ISS ESG extend climate benchmarks into fixed income

German index provider Solactive has extended its set of climate benchmarks to include fixed income, in collaboration with data provider ISS ESG.

Sustainable equity solutions continue outperforming, says NNIP

ESG comes out on top even through the pandemic

KGAL: Pandemic beneficial for renewables sector

Renewable energy could be facing a renewed boom thanks to its resilience in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, one private equity investor has claimed.