Ahren Lester

UN biodiversity summit delay confirmed for October

HSBC, IFC 'real economy' emerging market green bond fund raises $538m

A green bond fund launched by HSBC Global Asset Management and the International Finance Corporation targeting 'real economy' issuers in emerging markets has raised more than $530 million from ten investors at its final close.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Adani Green Energy, Rabobank, Gold Ridge, LOGOS ... and more

Bond round-up: EU, France, Kommuninvest, BMO, Ahold Delhaize, PPC, Iceland ... and more

SEC outlines 'critical steps' as ESG becomes 'front and centre' for regulator

Central banks should explicitly back net-zero measures, says report

Central banks should explicitly align their policies with achieving a net zero carbon emission economy by 2050, according to a paper prepared by a trio of economists, including through their prudential supervision, monetary policy and their own portfolios.

'Greenium' for majority of green bond issues in late 2020, says CBI

News round-up: US ditches ESG pension fund rules, Axa drops Rwe, Xpansiv launches nature-based carbon offset contracts

Sustainable bond pricing perk 'not enough' for emerging market issuers

A webinar organised by Environmental Finance and the IFC heard from emerging market issuers of green, social and sustainability bonds about their experiences. Ahren Lester reports

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Enel, G8 Education, Lloyds Bank, Kerian Energy ... and more