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Call for more Asian green bonds to help meet renewables targets

Asian states and businesses should look to the green bond market to help them meet renewables targets, according to an asset manager.

BlackRock launches Japanese ESG ETF

BlackRock has launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) targeting Japanese companies with the highest environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating, as determined by index provider MSCI.

Chinese regulator publishes green bond guidelines

China's securities regulator has published guidelines to further boost the country's booming green bond market.

EU carbon market weekly update - 6 March 2017

After two weeks of rising EUA prices, the fundamental factors influencing demand are now bearish, but industrial buyers are waiting for an opportunity to come to market, says Louis Redshaw.

Union Investment set to launch green bond fund in April

German Asset manager Union Investment is set to launch a labelled green bond fund in April.

BNDES to mandate green bond fund by end of March

People moves: Inrate, Natural Power, Crédit Agricole

Swiss sustainability rating agency Inrate has appointed Beat Zaugg and Lotte Knuckles to its board, bringing the total number of board members at the company to four.

IFC streamlines its social bond programme

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is combining its two 'socially responsible' bond programmes to enable it to issue more 'benchmark' size social bonds.

TCFD could help companies deal with first mover risk when it comes to climate disclosure

The Financial Stability Board's Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendation that companies should use scenario analyses in their reporting could reduce the competitive risks attached to revealing strategically sensitive data.

Water potential is in Africa rather than China

Africa, rather than China, is where growth potential in water lies, according to a manager of one of the leading water funds.