Michael Hurley

Articles by Michael Hurley

  • Investors pay up for $1bn KfW green bond

    29 September 2017

    A $1 billion green bond by German government-owned development bank KfW has priced at two basis points inside its normal yield curve following "exceptionally high demand".

  • MSCI launches combined factor and ESG exposure indexes

    29 September 2017

    MSCI has launched a set of indexes that combine environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance with other factors.

  • Daiwa launches ETF tracking FTSE Blossom Japan ESG index

    28 September 2017

    Japanese firm Daiwa Asset Management has launched an ETF that will track the FTSE Blossom Japan Index to underlie its environmental, social and governance (ESG)-themed exchange-traded fund (ETF).

  • Positive impact principles needed to bridge SDG financing gap, UNEP FI says

    27 September 2017

    Increased focus on the impacts of investments in emerging markets is required to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and bridge a sizable financing gap, according to the UNEP Finance Initiative (FI).

  • Insured losses from Hurricane Maria could reach $85 billion, says AIR

    26 September 2017

    Insured losses inflicted by Hurricane Maria will be between $40 billion and $85 billion, according to catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide.

  • Actiam's carbon footprint analysis reveals 2.25% emissions reduction

    25 September 2017

    Dutch asset manager Actiam has reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions across its portfolio by 2.25% since 2015, its carbon footprint analysis has shown.

  • NY Green Bank plans to roll out model to other US states

    25 September 2017

    The NY Green Bank plans to assist other US states in setting up their own green banks with the help of money from the private sector, according to the Governor of New York.

  • Societe Generale expects growth in sovereign green bond issuance - but maybe not this year

    21 September 2017

    French bank Societe Generale's head of sustainable bonds is "entirely convinced" there will be significant growth in sovereign green bonds issued in Europe in the near future.

  • Green Bank Network contributes $29bn to clean energy projects

    20 September 2017

    Commitments worth $29 billion have been made since 2015 to fund clean energy projects by a group of six green banks.

  • Total pays €237m for stake in renewable energy producer

    20 September 2017

    French oil and gas company Total has purchased a 23% stake in renewables company Eren for €237.5 million ($284 million).