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German wind projects dominate KfW's loans in H1
27 July 2015Wind projects accounted for 89% of the €1.87 billion ($2.08 billion) of renewable energy loans approved by German development bank KfW in the first six months of this year, with 7% being allocated to solar projects.
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Abengoa sells solar projects to its yieldco for €277m
27 July 2015Infrastructure developer Abengoa has sold two Spanish solar thermal projects, in a deal worth €277 million ($307 million), to its US-listed yieldco, Abengoa Yield.
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KfW makes debut in sterling green bond market
24 July 2015KfW has issued its first sterling-denominated green bond. The £500 million ($775 million) issue had been expected and continues the development bank's efforts to boost liquidity in the green bond market.
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French firm launches zero-carbon global equity fund
24 July 2015La Francaise Inflection Point (LFIP) has launched a global equities fund designed to deliver "superior risk-adjusted returns and net carbon emissions of zero – or better".
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Rethinking finance in a circular economy
Recently, the international discussion about sustainability has taken a new course...
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Calvert report shows positive effect of ESG on equity investments
24 July 2015Incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions can enhance the risk-adjusted performance of an equity portfolio, a report by responsible investment firm Calvert Investment Management has found.
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Perspectives on ESG Integration in Equity Investing
An opportunity to enhance long-term, risk-adjusted investment performance
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Green buildings to be boosted by policies and economics, says HSBC
24 July 2015Investment in green buildings is set to be boosted by an increase in regulation and the growing business case for energy efficiency, according to an HSBC report.
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First half insured cat losses at lowest since 2006
24 July 2015Insured losses arising from natural catastrophes in the first half of 2015 amounted to $15 billion – the lowest figure at this point of the year since 2006, according to Aon Benfield.
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Foresight Solar Fund expands acquisition facility to £150m
24 July 2015Foresight Solar Fund, a UK yieldco, has reached agreement with Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander to increase its acquisition facility to £150 million ($232 million) from £120 million.