Ahren Lester

Free sustainability-linked bond and loan metrics report published

The Environmental Finance sustainable bond and loan database has published a free report on the major trends among key performance indicators (KPIs)...

ISS ESG launches water risk rating

Canada to issue debut sovereign green bond this week

Amundi: ESG assets face 'crowding risk,' not a 'bubble'

Amundi Asset Management said it is "false" to assert that there is an environmental, social and governance (ESG) asset 'bubble,' despite sustainable assets facing a 'crowding risk'...

ECB will align policies with Paris 'quickly' despite 'green' inflation risk

The European Central Bank (ECB) "cannot simply ignore" the inflation risk posed by the green transition, a senior representative has warned, but it will still align its policies to the Paris Climate Agreement "as quickly as possible".

ISS ESG launches 'net zero' portfolio reporting tool for investors

Loan round-up: Turkey, MFD Rail, U-Ming ... and more

Sea Cargo Charter initiative reaches 30 signatories

Green bond fund assets reach $25bn

Despite challenging market conditions, total assets in green bond funds hit $25 billion at the end of 2021. Ahren Lester reports

Bond round-up: EDP, Iberdrola, Singapore HDB, Chunghwa, Aavas ... and more