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Rise of sustainable CLOs to grow universe of ESG-friendly companies – Moody’s
19 August 2019The growth of collateralised loan obligations (CLOs) that incorporate sustainability factors is set to stimulate the creation of new sustainability-conscious companies and sectors, as well as the positive transformation of existing issuers, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
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Apollo to launch $1bn impact investment fund
19 August 2019Private equity firm Apollo Global Management is looking to enter the impact investing market with the launch of a $1 billion fund.
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India offers $500bn-$700bn renewables opportunity, say IEEFA
19 August 2019India’s renewables sector offers an investment opportunity worth between $500 billion and $700 billion over the next decade of it in to meet its energy targets, according to a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). This includes investment needed for renewable energy and the supporting grid infrastructure.
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French banks 'not satisfactorily prepared for climate risks'
19 August 2019French banks have not demonstrated that they are satisfactorily prepared for the impact of climate change on their loan books, despite many of their asset management arms taking a lead on the issue, an asset manager has warned.
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People Moves: UniCredit, Omers
16 August 2019UniCredit has appointed Eriks Atvars as its global head of natural resources.
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Moscow Exchange creates sustainability bonds segment
16 August 2019The Moscow Exchange has introduced a ‘sustainability sector’ to encourage issuance of, and investment in, green and social bonds.
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Q2 deals take NY Green Bank commitments past $750m
15 August 2019The New York Green Bank (NYGB) raised the total amount of capital it has committed to $786.7 million in the second quarter, after securing four deals for a combined $49.1 million investment.
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A world under water stress
15 August 2019Water stress increasingly threatens an array of important industries, from agriculture to semiconductors – and investors should take note, says Andrew Harmstone
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Actis raises $1.2bn for energy infrastructure fund
15 August 2019Actis has raised $1.2 billion for a fund that will invest in energy infrastructure, including solar and wind power generation assets.
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Bonds round-up: Porsche, Sun Life, Owens Corning, QIC and more
14 August 2019Automaker Porsche claims largest green Schuldschein, Sun Life deal marks first for life insurance company and more