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Insurance, pandemics and climate change

Insurers have long been aware of the risks of a global pandemic, but have failed to act. They mustn't make the same mistake on climate change, Peter Bosshard writes

Airlines mull change in offset scheme following Covid-19

A scheme to offset the emissions of much of the aviation sector is set to change its rules to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, sparking fears that the sector's demand for offsets may be much lower than previously expected.

People Moves 9 April; Northern Trust, ICMA, ING Bank, KPMG, CPP Investments, JP Morgan

Biodiversity super-year promises scrutiny

This year's landmark convention on biodiversity will put the issue squarely in focus - and will increase scrutiny of financial institutions and large companies. IBAT's Dr Eugenie Regan explains how they can ensure they are managing their biodiversity exposures

Long-term market remains supportive for green bonds

The coronavirus market turmoil may lead to an additional boost to green bond demand, NN Investment Partners said, despite prices suffering alongside their conventional equivalents in the short term.

Indonesia issues largest Covid-19 related bond

Indonesia has raised $4.3 billion from a long-dated bond to help fund the country's efforts to deal with the Covid-19 epidemic.

Impact funds well placed to ride out financial volatility - Hermes

EU launches consultation on updated sustainable finance strategy

The European Commission has opened a consultation on proposals for its 'renewed' sustainable finance strategy.

UN calls for investor action in coronavirus response

The UN has called for some of the world's largest investors to join efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, to respond to what it says is the greatest test since the organisation was founded, and to help "rebirth society as we know it".

Pandemics come and go, climate risk here to stay, Swiss Re warns

Financial markets must not lose sight of the threat from global warming in the frenzy around the Covid-19 pandemic, Swiss Re has warned.