Christopher Marchant

News Round Up: Amundi, NGFS, European Central Bank, IIGCC, and more

Green Bond Standard 'may lead to fewer issuances'

The introduction of the EU's Green Bond Standard may have the unintended effect of actually reducing the rate of corporate issuances, a panel discussion at Environmental Finance's ESG in Fixed Income Europe 2020 conference heard.

News Round Up: Climate Action 100+, SASB, Morningstar, and more

News Round Up: Bezos Earth Fund, MSCI, GRESB, ETFs, and more

Lombard Odier launches $400m natural capital fund

People Moves 13 November: DWS, Ogier, Credit Agricole, Zouk, GIB Asset Management, Orchard Street

News Round Up: PRI, Global Coal Exit List, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, EIB

Sustainability-linked bonds are 'more powerful than green bonds'

ESG in Fixed Income Europe 2020 conference: The 'use of proceeds' model adopted by most green bonds came under attack, amid allegations that it is susceptible to 'greenwashing'.

UK endorses IFRS proposals to develop global sustainability standards

The UK government has endorsed the publication of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) consultation on a global approach to sustainability reporting, and the potential establishment of a Sustainability Standards Board.

News Round Up: Mercer, Fitch, INVL, and more