Graham Cooper

UK finance sector gets new advice on climate-related risks

Dai-ichi Life invests in Covid-19 vaccine bond

Japanese insurance company Dai-ichi Life has invested JPY15.8 billion ($147 million) into a vaccine bond, issued by the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm).

Covid-19 poses 'most severe test yet for carbon markets' - IETA

The Covid-19 pandemic "represents the most severe test of the world's carbon markets to date, going far beyond the scope of the 2008 global financial crisis," said Dirk Forrister, president and CEO of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA).

Bond round-up: Unédic, Snam, Castle Peak, Northern States Power, Symbiotics ... and more

Insurer Skandia buys novel bond to fund diabetes prevention

Swedish insurer Skandia has bought a SEK30 million ($3.2 million) 'health impact' bond from Region Stockholm, the local authority of the Swedish capital.

Banks step up action on biodiversity

Natixis, HSBC and a number of Dutch banks are calling for the financial sector to accelerate action to prevent biodiversity loss.

Asset managers neglecting risks of biodiversity loss, says ShareAction

None of the world's 75 largest asset managers has a dedicated policy on biodiversity, according to a survey conducted by responsible investment charity ShareAction.

Bond round-up: Deutsche Bank, Prologis, Kepco, Covid-19 issues ... and more

ECB holds about 20% of all green bonds - Lagarde

The European Central Bank (ECB) has bought up about a fifth of the green bond market, according to its president Christine Lagarde.

RGGI carbon prices remain buoyant despite Covid-19

The latest auction of emission allowances in the US Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon market saw a clearing price of $5.75, the highest since December 2015.