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Catastrophe bond issuance passes $100bn: Aon Securities

The total value of catastrophe bonds has 'breached a historic milestone', passing $100 billion for the first time, according to Aon Securities.

UK pension schemes 'worryingly weak' on climate risk

Efforts among UK investment managers to tackle climate risk are worryingly weak - with less than half (44%) systematically considering it at security level before investment, according to pensions advisory LCP.

Building sustainable infrastructure in emerging markets

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is on a mission to lure the world's largest pools of wealth to invest in emerging market infrastructure, Stefen Shin tells Michael Hurley

France sees 'first green European CMBS'

A European commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS) has been issued that is believed to be the first to align with the Green Bond Principles (GBPs).

BlackRock joins Climate Action 100+ initiative

The largest asset manager in the world, BlackRock, has joined the Climate Action 100+ initiative, in a move that "sends a powerful signal to companies to reduce emissions, improve corporate governance and strengthen their disclosure".

Cubico agrees first Greek wind farm acquisition

Renewable energy investor Cubico Sustainable Investments has acquired its first wind farm in Greece, for an undisclosed sum.

EcoVadis receives $200m investment from CVC Growth Partners

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings agency EcoVadis has agreed a $200 million equity investment from CVC Growth Partners.

Octopus Renewables secures £185m National Grid pension mandate

Octopus Renewables has secured a £185 million ($243 million) long-term mandate from the UK pension fund of National Grid to invest in solar and onshore wind assets.

Planet Tracker: Investors exposed to unsustainable shrimp farming

Investment managers including BlackRock and State Street are exposed to shrimp farming companies facing major sustainability concerns, a report has claimed.