Ahren Lester

Greenium could get 'quite aggressive' in 2022, says Jupiter

The 'greenium' on green bond issuances could get "quite aggressive" in 2022 as demand fails to keep pace with regulatory-induced rising investor demand, according to Jupiter Asset Management.

EU SFDR response raises 'legitimate' greenwashing concern

The market response to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) from asset managers has "led to confusion and greenwashing concerns", warned Morningstar.

Axa launches short-duration green bond fund

Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM) has launched an £11 million ($15 million) short-duration green bond fund, shortly after it added its second dedicated green bond fund to its product line.

PRI criticise ISSB disclosure materiality proposals

The UN Principle for Responsible Investment (PRI) has urged the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to tighten its approach to materiality assessments in its sustainability-related financial disclosure standard, including requiring issuers to explain why data is omitted and include their supply chains in assessments.

Loan round-up: Aurubis, ESR, Europa Capital, Frasers Property ... and more

Exclusive: Jupiter launches sustainable corporate bond fund

Jupiter Asset Management has launched a sustainable corporate bond fund after a record-breaking year for labelled bonds,...

Bond round-up: Japan Airlines' transition bond, EIB, Zenith, Axpo, Globo, India, Helsingborg ... and more

Environmental Finance Bond Awards nominations close Monday

Entries for the 2022 Environmental Finance Bond Awards will close on Monday 7 February.

Brown Advisory launches £75m global sustainable bond fund

US investment manager Brown Advisory has launched a sterling-denominated global sustainable bond strategy...

PCAF signatories reach $60trn after TCFD support

Japan Post Bank has become the 200th signatory to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF),...