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GIIN publishes impact performance comparisons

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has published reports it says will catalyse the widespread comparison of the impact performance of individual investments.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Enel, Millicom, Seaspan ... and more

Italian utility firm Enel has signed its first €1 billion ($1.2 billion) sustainability-linked loan (SLL), days after issuing another sustainability-linked bond (SLB).

Bank of China issues first 'blue bonds' in Asia

The Bank of China (BoC) has issued the first blue bonds in Asia, raising nearly $950 million in a transaction described as a "milestone" in the development of financial instruments that help protect the oceans.

Insurance Risk & Capital Americas Conference recap

The conference content is available for one more month!

News Round Up: HSBC, BlackRock, Principles for Responsible Banking, and more

The importance of investor engagement to tackle corporate climate lobbying

Investors should work together to tackle the biggest block on climate action - the fossil fuel lobby - in time for COP26, argues Hamish Stewart

News Round Up: Carbon offsets, Lyxor, Nippon Life, and more

Bond round-up: EU, Star Energy, Getlink, Fannie Mae ... and more

Regulation to require Impact-Weighted Accounts 'is inevitable'

Investors are likely to require regulatory oversight of companies' disclosure of the positive and negative impact they have on society, according to a leading proponent of impact investing.

EU issues 'landmark' inaugural social bond to enormous demand

The EU has issued its maiden social bond to enormous investor demand, in what has been described a "landmark" issuance.