Rob Langston

Webinar: BlackRock and Allianz on solving the transition finance gap in emerging markets

A greater understanding of the perceived risks in emerging markets will likely help pave the way for more investment in transition finance in the coming years, an Environmental Finance webinar heard.

Europe's fragmented capital markets could mean 2050 targets are missed, says NORD/LB

A new report by Norddeutsche Landesbank (NORD/LB) has called for "swift and far-reaching reforms" of Europe's capital markets, if 2050 net-zero targets are to be met.

COP29: 'No time for victory laps' as NCQG falls short of expectations

Efforts to enhance current financial commitments to tackle climate change at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, faced criticism as talks finished amid dissent by developing countries.

People moves, 22 November: Gresham House, NZAOA, Quinbrook, Ashmore ... and more

SEC charges Adani Green Energy execs over bribery allegations

Adani Green Energy executives Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani have been charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alongside Azure Power Global's Cyril Cabanes "for conduct arising out of a massive bribery scheme".

Webinar: Regulatory change and occupiers driving net-zero alignment in real estate

Getting net zero alignment right can significantly impact returns from real estate, an Environmental Finance webinar sponsored by Verco heard, as the sector faces demands from regulators and occupiers.

People moves, 15 November: BlackRock, Barclays, South Pole, WHEB ... and more

COP29: 1.5°C slipping away without mandatory transition plans, says Guterres

UN secretary-general António Guterres has called for mandatory rules for corporates and financial institutions to have 1.5°C-aligned transition plans, after warning that efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C are "slipping away".

COP29: Global emissions reach record high in 2024, and time almost up for 1.5°C

There is still no sign that the world has reached a peak in fossil fuel carbon emissions, as emissions reached record levels in 2024, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report, which warned that time has almost run out to hit the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target.

COP29: BlackRock among investors working on Singapore-led debt finance initiative

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is to develop an 'industrial transformation' infrastructure debt programme under the $5 billion FAST-P blended finance initiative.