Archive

  • UK asset manager accuses PRI of 'losing its way'

    14 September 2015

    The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has been accused of having "lost its way" by an asset manager hoping to join the organisation's board.

  • Renewables companies hail California's revised 2030 target

    14 September 2015

    US wind and solar energy companies have welcomed Californian legislation that aims to ensure that 50% of the state's electricity comes from renewable sources by 2030, up from the current goal of 33%.

  • Uninsured losses from natural disasters could reach $153bn annually, says Swiss Re

    14 September 2015

    Annual global uninsured losses caused by natural disasters could increase to $153 billion, according to Zurich-based reinsurance giant Swiss Re.

  • NIB comes to market with its first euro green bond in €500m deal

    14 September 2015

    The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has issued its first euro-denominated green bond in a €500 million ($566 million) deal that was "well oversubscribed".

  • NESF could raise up to £98.4m in share placement

    14 September 2015

    NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) could raise up to £98.4 million ($152 million) in its latest equity raise, after announcing an updated net asset value (NAV) on which the issue will be based.

  • Profile: Peter Michaelis, Alliance Trust

    14 September 2015

    Alliance Trust put its faith in environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics when it promoted Peter Michaelis to take charge of its equities investments, in September 2014.

  • Sustainalytics snaps up ESG Analytics

    11 September 2015

    Environmental, social and governance (ESG) data provider Sustainalytics has bought ESG Analytics, a provider of web-based solutions aimed at asset managers and owners.

  • Green bond market gets its first agricultural and forestry standards

    11 September 2015

    The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has released standards it hopes will bolster green bond issuance in the agricultural and forestry space.

  • The hidden benefits of green bonds: reflections from an issuer

    11 September 2015

    Issuing a green bond has more benefits for the issuer than mere investor diversification, says Manuel Thomas.

  • GIP to issue €556m green bond to finance offshore wind deal

    11 September 2015

    Private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is set to issue a €556 million ($623 million) green bond to help fund its acquisition of 50% of an offshore wind project.