Ahren Lester

EM sustainability-linked finance should focus on 'super tangible' targets

Sustainability-linked bonds and loans should focus on "super tangible" targets for borrowers in emerging markets and embrace the "creativity" the instrument...

LMA urges vigilance on 'a la carte' sustainability-linked loans

The Loan Market Association (LMA) said that the sustainability-linked loan (SLL) label should be "earnt, not handed over," as the trade association warned against the development of 'sustainability à la carte'.

UK 'green' taxonomy, disclosures delay expected amid political tumult

Defiant Stuart Kirk quits HSBC amid 'group-think' lambast

HSBC Asset Management responsible investment head Stuart Kirk has resigned after criticising the response of the bank to his controversial comments on sustainable finance...

Loan round-up: Cairn Homes, L&Q, APM, Vestas, Chailease ... and more

Bond round-up: AIB, Swedish Export Credit, Generali, PKO Bank ... and more

'Delayed' Greek green bond debut expected in 2022

Greece plans to issue its debut green bond by the end of 2022, according to its debt head, after market volatility delayed its original plans.

Pension fund trustees urged to be bolder on ESG stewardship

LGIM: First in a series of 'net zero' credit fund launches

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) said the launch of its 'net zero' corporate bond fund will be the "first in a series" of 'net zero' credit funds, amid "significant" interest from institutional investors.

LGIM launches 'net zero' corporate bond fund