Nick Roumpis

World Bank repays $9.6m under its PAF scheme

The World Bank has repaid $9.6 million to bondholders that acquired notes issued under its innovative Pilot Auction Facility (PAF) scheme.

GGFC launches green finance policy directory

The Global Green Finance Council (GGFC) has introduced a reference guide to green finance initiatives, as sustainable finance continues to rise up the agenda.

Green bonds round-up, 6 December 2017

Greensphere moves forward with London listing

Greensphere Capital has decided to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange, looking to raise as much as $500 million.

Mainstream in search for equity partner for £2bn wind farm

Mainstream Renewable Power is seeking a majority equity partner for its £2 billion ($2.7 billion) Neart na Gaoithe wind farm, with several major players already in discussions with the company.

NY Green Bank issues RfP to advise on $1bn fundraise

New York Green Bank took a step closer towards its plan to raise at least $1 billion from private investors, after it issued a Request for Proposals (RfP) to evaluate strategies for raising, investing and managing the capital.

People moves: Carbon Tracker, Allianz, WWF, Sustineri, BMO

Carbon Tracker Initiative has appointed Hermes Investment Management's chief executive Saker Nusseibeh as non-executive chairman.

EIB and five development banks launch Marguerite II with a war chest of over €700m

A new pan-European fund to support infrastructure investments in renewables, energy and transport has been launched by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and five national promotional banks (NPBs).

Banks 'should disclose how loans impact SDGs'

Banks should regularly report on what kind of companies they are lending money to, and how these loans impact the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, the UK head of Triodos Bank has argued.

FTSE Russell launches two new ESG indexes

FTSE Russell has taken another step towards supporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration into passive investment with the introduction of two new index series.