Michael Hurley

Articles by Michael Hurley

  • EU's green taxonomy could have negative effect, says S&P

    22 November 2017

    The European Commission's proposal to create a taxonomy of greenness risks "stifling innovation" in green finance, according to S&P Global Ratings.

  • Trillion-dollar wealth fund to consider dropping oil and gas investment

    20 November 2017

    Norway's $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is to consider divesting its holdings in oil and gas because of the risk fossil fuels pose to its portfolio.

  • 'Incredible week' as green bond market breaks $100bn barrier

    17 November 2017

    The green and social bond market saw a frenzy of activity this week, after a spate of issues that should propel the green bond market through the $100 billion barrier for the first time.

  • Insurers urged to build relations with governments

    15 November 2017

    Insurers should work harder to persuade governments to engage with their long-term fiscal responsibilities, which include climate change, according to Stephen Catlin.

  • EU launches consultation on sustainability and fiduciary duty

    14 November 2017

    A European Commission proposal to formally recognise sustainability as a part of large investors' fiduciary duty will be tested by public consultation.

  • Investec and CEFC buy into Australian wind and battery project

    13 November 2017

    Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Investec have together provided A$189 million ($145 million) of financing for a 212MW wind-plus-battery storage project in Australia.

  • Green bond transparency in need of improvement, says S&P

    13 November 2017
  • UK public pension funds have £16bn invested in fossil fuels

    10 November 2017

    Local authorities in the UK still have more than £16 billion ($21 billion) invested in fossil fuels, despite a number of high profile divestments in recent years, according to data released by a UK-based pressure group.

  • Generation finds opportunity in convergence of sustainability trends

    09 November 2017

    Generation Investment Management has identified five growth areas within sustainability as part of its inaugural Sustainability Trends report.

  • Green bond round-up, 8 November 2017

    08 November 2017

    China Development Bank (CDB) has revealed plans to issue its inaugural international green bond.

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