Ahren Lester

BlackRock: the year everything changed for sustainable ETFs

Record-breaking flows into sustainable ETFs in 2021 reflected significant tailwinds for the market, Manuela Sperandeo told Ahren Lester - but more is to come

Loan round-up: Hysan, Chinachem, CK Asset, Trailstone, Vena Energy ... and more

Bond round-up: France, P3, CTP, Denmark, Acciona Energia ... and more

Costco emissions reduction shareholder proposal passed

A shareholder proposal calling on US retailer Costco to adopt greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets secured support from more than two-thirds of investors despite the board urging it to be rejected.

Free webinar: Exploring sustainable bond trends in the fourth quarter

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Blackstone launches renewables private credit strategy

Private equity firm Blackstone has launched a renewables private credit platform as it plans to invest $100 billion in energy transition projects over the next ten years.

'Historic' greenium for debut Denmark green bond

The maiden DKK5 billion ($762 million) sovereign green bond issued by Denmark was more than four-times oversubscribed by investors,...

€1bn target for Candriam's new sustainable bond fund

Candriam is targeting to grow assets in its newly launched sustainable bond fund to €1 billion ($1.1 billion) over the long term,...

Anne Simpson joins Franklin Templeton as sustainability head - Update

US investment manager Franklin Templeton has appointed Anne Simpson as its first global head of sustainability.

Loan round-up: Turkey, Lightsource BP, Burberry, EDP Renewables ... and more