Elena K. Johansson

People Moves: BlackRock, Macquarie Infrastructure Debt Investment Solutions, AP4, ING, Lightsource BP, European Investment Bank, IIGCC, DNCA Finance and FRC

BlackRock has lost one of the leaders of its push into impact investing, Environmental Finance has learned.

S&P expects 'significant' growth of green covered bond issues

S&P Global Ratings sees a "significant" growth potential for the fledgling green covered bond market.

Japan Post Insurance is sole investor in World Bank's SDG bond

Japan Post Insurance, a life insurance company within the Japan Post Group, was the sole investor in a sustainable development bond issued earlier this month by the World Bank.

ESG factors increasingly relevant for fixed income investors

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are clearly relevant and material for fixed income investors, according to panellists at Environmental Finance's Fixed Income & ESG conference in London.

Swiss energy storage fund reaches final close at €252m

A range of European pension funds and family offices have invested in the SUSI Energy Storage Fund (SESF), helping it reach €252 million ($293 million) by its final close.

Bondholders wake up to ESG engagement potential

Fixed income investors are increasingly engaging on environmental, social, governance (ESG) issues, as they wake up to their power to influence companies.

People moves: Nordic Investment Bank, Macquarie Capital, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, GWEC and EIB

Hannover Re is latest insurer to 'exit coal'

Hannover Re is set to become the latest reinsurer to sell some of its coal-related investments.

Green mortgage pilot scheme receives backing of major banks

A pilot green mortgage scheme, backed by major European banks, aims to boost the growth of energy efficient buildings in Europe by establishing a standardised European framework and data gathering process.

People moves: Palladium, Renewables Consulting Group and Impax