Thomas Cox

2DII: Green bonds require 'major adjustments'

Green bonds require "major" reforms as they are failing to support small companies and small projects,Green bonds require "major" reforms as they are failing to support small companies and small projects, non-profit 2° Investing Initiative (2DII) has said.

Call to adjust capital requirements to ward off green swans

Capital requirements for banks and insurers could be amended to ensure their resilience against climate-related financial risk, NGO Finance Watch has suggested.

Eurosif warns on 'profound risks' of nuclear and gas in EU taxonomy

The inclusion of gas and nuclear in the EU Taxonomy would run the risk of undermining investors' confidence in it, Eurosif has warned.

Fitch warns climate poses growing sovereign credit risk

Some countries are likely to default on their debts in the future due to the impact of climate change, credit agency Fitch Ratings has warned.

Bond round-up: Maersk, Hong Kong, EDF, Accor, Philippines, Singtel Optus ... and more

'Significant risks' to credibility of EU reporting standard

The credibility of the forthcoming EU sustainable reporting standards (ESRS) is at risk because of the speed at which they are being produced, financial institutions have warned.

Green Finance Institute launches EU building coalition

The UK's Green Finance Institute (GFI) has launched a coalition to boost private investment in building renovations in EU countries.

Net zero targets for real assets present 'stark challenges'

IGCC: New Zealand should avoid 'box-ticking' climate standards

New Zealand's climate risk disclosures are "at risk of becoming a box-ticking exercise" without linking them to an actual objective...

French central bank: Greenwashing may be next 'nightmare'

'Greenwashing' could be the next "nightmare" for those looking to invest in green bonds, the Banque de France (BdF) has said.