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Sampension argues for engagement over divestment

Dutch pension fund Sampension said it will increase its portfolio engagement on climate change in 2022, instead of divesting.

Loan round-up: JD.com, M&S, John Holland, Cogeco, Birla Carbon, UPL ... and more

Renewables slump pushes award-winning funds into 2021 loss

An award-winning, impact-focused fund manager has lamented a lack of policy action to tackle climate change, as a fall in the value of clean energy holdings...

Korean green taxonomy includes natural gas

South Korea has published its classification system, or taxonomy, of activities it deems to be environmentally sustainable - which includes natural gas but omits nuclear energy.

ICMA: 'Common ground' taxonomy should increase scope, not granularity

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has recommended that the landmark 'common ground' taxonomy (CGT) of green activities widens its scope to include additional categories and transition activities, but avoids developing the granularity seen in the EU Taxonomy.

Chinese carbon price 'to quintuple'

Chinese carbon prices could increase five-fold in the next ten years - from $6 currently to between $31 to $100 - due to stronger demand and tightening supply.

Amundi plans to double sustainable ETFs following Lyxor acquisition

Amundi has pledged to double the proportion of 'responsible exchange-traded funds (ETFs)' available to investors, to reach 40% of its total ETF range by 2025,...

Bond round-up: IBRD, Forbright, Sanofi, Geneva, GCC ... and more

BlackRock: Anticipating decarbonisation is key to investment success

The global decarbonisation movement will create opportunities for investors in power, transportation, industry and agriculture, BlackRock has said.

UK university impact investor appoints CIO

An investment manager targeting "the most exciting spin-outs" from three UK universities has taken a key step in its development with the appointment of its chief investment officer.