Ahren Lester

Belgian central bank sued over 'climate failings' in bond buying programme

The National Bank of Belgium (NBB) is being sued by ClientEarth in a 'landmark' legal action to stop the central bank from funding fossil fuel firms through its bond buying programme, amid broader pressure from the environmental law charity on the European Central Bank (ECB) 'quantitative easing' policy.

News Round Up: PRI, Aon, M&G's Infracapital

Amundi launches first 'just transition' climate fund

Amundi has repurposed a green bond fund as a broader fixed income fund that combines considerations of a socially inclusive 'just transition' with climate. It is believed to be the first fund with this focus.

News round-up: GRI, SASB standards 'complementary', BoA boosts ESG financing target, Impax reaches assets milestone ... and more

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: BlackRock, Anchor Hanover, Wilmar ... and more

Bond round-up: Axa, DTE Electric, Tikehau, Nidec, BPER Banca, Naver, Pacific Life ... and more

Danish FSA preparing supervisory action on 'greenwashing' funds

The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) is planning to start actions against firms under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) in 2021, but has made it clear it will be a "transition" year for the anti-'greenwashing' rules.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: JDE Peets, Newmont, FrieslandCampina, Gorge, Nordgold ... and more

Bond round-up: EU, Germany, Unedic, Toyota, Deutsche Wohnen, Pilgrim's Pride, Verbund ... and more

Passive sustainable bond fund market is ready for greater granularity, says Lyxor