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Sustainable equity funds becoming all-weather investments

The relative outperformance of ESG equity funds during the market correction caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic proves they can be all-weather investments that will appeal to long-term investors, Morningstar's sustainability research head tells Ahren Lester.

COP 26 delay 'could lead to better outcome'

Investors have argued that the postponement of the COP 26 in Glasgow, confirmed by organisers yesterday, could increase the likelihood of a strong agreement being reached at the annual climate summit, when it is finally held.

Covid-19 slams the brakes on green bond issuance

Issuance of green, social and sustainability (GSS) bonds slowed dramatically in the first three months of 2020, as the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy became clear.

Bond round-up: Covid-19 bonds from AfDB, IADB, EIB and NIB ... and more

Spring 2020 edition of Environmental Finance magazine available for download

The latest magazine version of Environmental Finance has been published - but, for the first time, a digital edition is being made available, to help readers stay informed during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Bond issuers get coronavirus guidance from ICMA

Guidance on how social bond issuers can contribute to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic has been published by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).

Australian cyclone losses near $500m, says Perils

Insured losses from the Australian East Coast Low, which hit parts of the country last month will total A$794 million ($488 million), loss aggregator Perils has warned.

Corona and climate change: A new road map?

The Covid-19 pandemic offers sobering lessons on readiness for climate-related disruptions that, unlike the virus, will not respond to quarantine and social distance, argues Paula DiPerna

Carney: Prudential regulation should avoid climate policy by 'back door'

Former Bank of England (BoE) governor Mark Carney has warned against using prudential regulation to implement climate policy "by the back door".

UNEP FI publishes 'groundbreaking' impact measurement tools

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched a pair of tools to help the private sector better measure and manage the impact of its financing and business activities, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).