Ahren Lester

Abu Dhabi launch 'first' regulated carbon credit exchange

ESMA recommends EU tightens carbon market monitoring

European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recommended that the EU improve transparency and tighten monitoring of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) in order to "maintain orderly markets".

HSBC urges investors to support under threat social bond market

HSBC has urged investors to continue to support the social bond market or else it is "under threat", after social investment dropped materially following a boost in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mandatory EU GBS key to securing 'gold standard' status, says ISS ESG

Making the EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) mandatory might be the "key" to realise its international 'gold standard' potential over its voluntary standard rivals, says responsible investment advisory firm ISS ESG.

IBRD issues innovative 'pay-for-success' rhino bond

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has raised $150 million from a ground-breaking 'pay-for-success' sustainable development bond to support rhino conservation in South Africa.

Legal & General escalates assault on 'half-baked' climate plans

Loan round-up: Adani Green Energy, Select Energy Services, Auckland ... and more

Bond round-up: L'Oreal, Segro, Philippines, Telia, Lanxess ... and more

Barclays climate strategy contains 'troubling loopholes'

The long-awaited climate strategy announced by UK lender Barclays has been described as "lacking ambition" and including "troubling loopholes" by climate investment campaigners.

EU hiring experts for developing countries sustainable finance group