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Conergy eyes UK's sophisticated solar repackaging market
20 February 2014The UK has become the most advanced market in the world for raising capital for 'repackaged' solar assets, the new owner of Conergy has claimed.
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Hannon Armstrong plans more bonds this year, eyes public placements
19 February 2014Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital is planning public offerings of asset-backed securities, after it completed a privately-placed transaction last year.
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Allianz to engage clients on sustainability risks
19 February 2014Allianz has become the latest insurer to subscribe to the Principles for Sustainable Insurance, a UN-supported programme to encourage greater integration of environmental, social and governance issues into underwriting and investment.
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EIB boosts size of Climate Awareness Bond to €2bn
19 February 2014The European Investment Bank has increased the size of its euro-denominated Climate Awareness Bond by a further €500 million ($ 687 million) taking its total size to €2 billion.
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Wheb fund reaches €100m first close, makes first investment
18 February 2014Wheb's third private equity fund has raised €100 million ($137 million) and made its first investment.
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Althelia Climate Fund makes first investment
18 February 2014Althelia Ecosphere's fund focused on supporting sustainable land-use and ecosystem services has committed to its first investment.
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Bond investors fix their sights on ESG
17 February 2014Investors are beginning to extend responsible investment principles from their listed equity portfolios into fixed income. But the asset class poses particular challenges. Mark Nicholls reports
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BlackRock to wind up New Energy Investment Trust
17 February 2014The shareholders of BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust have voted to wind up the company and cash out their stakes.
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ESG approach is compatible with smart beta strategies, says fund manager
17 February 2014Investors can incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations within a 'smart beta' strategy without incurring lower returns, says AXA Investment Managers.
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Asset manager makes fund family fossil fuel-free
14 February 2014A responsible investment firm has announced that its fund family will be entirely fossil fuel-free, after deciding that natural gas is no longer a responsible investment.