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  • Emerging markets green bond sees dramatic price tightening

    29 April 2016

    A benchmark-sized emerging market green bond saw its pricing tighten dramatically after receiving orders for five times the amount issued.

  • Berlin Hyp 'optimistic' of return to green bond market

    28 April 2016

    Berlin Hyp said it is "optimistic" about its prospects of issuing a follow-up green bond after boosting its 'cover pool' of eligible loans to more than €1 billion ($1.1 billion).

  • Pension funds 'lag corporates' in understanding ESG

    28 April 2016

    Many corporations understand environmental social and governance (ESG) issues, but their pension funds often lag behind, according to one large fund.

  • People Moves

    27 April 2016

    The latest peoples moves, including changes at Pegasus Capital, TerraForm Power, LSE, Calvert and RobecoSAM

  • PRI at 10: A time to reflect and look ahead

    27 April 2016

    On the 10-year anniversary of the official launch of the PRI, Fiona Reynolds reflects that much has been achieved - but much remains to be done

  • Low-carbon indexes: the next generation

    26 April 2016

    The number of passive vehicles that allow investors to decarbonise continues to grow, but will future additions look at projected as well as current emissions, asks Sophie Robinson-Tillett

  • Green bonds have more impact than estimated, says KfW

    26 April 2016

    The two green bonds issued by German development bank KfW in 2014 had significantly more environmental and social impact than previously estimated, the bank has revealed.

  • Gold Standard launches forestry and land use working group

    26 April 2016

    Voluntary carbon market certification company Gold Standard has launched a working group that aims to update its standards for sustainable forestry, agriculture, land use and water management.

  • Asset manager names three sustainable themes for a low-growth future

    26 April 2016

    Three sustainability themes were named as having the potential to boost returns for investors facing the 'new reality' of a low-growth environment.

  • EU carbon market weekly update - 26 April 2016

    26 April 2016

    Large gains on Thursday and Friday propelled the EUA price 9% higher to close the week at €5.96, a rise of 51c and just shy of the €6.00 level.

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