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Emerging markets investors 'set to benefit' from G7 risk mitigation work

Work by rich nations to implement new risk off-take strategies could be set to benefit investors searching for yield in emerging market climate-themed investments, Environmental Finance's ESG in Fixed Income event heard.

Bank of America invests $5m in ABC impact fund

The Bank of America has invested $5 million in the Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund - a "landmark" commercial investment for the impact fund,...

BIS launches Asian green bond fund

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has launched an Asian green bond fund for central banks, taking its total green bond fund assets under management to $3.5 billion.

Eurosif: EU sustainability directive risks investor 'greenwashing'

The European Commission's proposed sustainability and human rights directive could increase the risk of 'greenwashing' in investors' portfolios because of vague rules on corporate transition plans, Eurosif has warned.

Brown Advisory launches sovereign ESG bond framework

Investment manager Brown Advisory has launched a "one size does not fit all" framework for analysing sovereign bonds against ESG criteria.

Hong Kong Budget: more green bonds and broader loans

The Hong Kong government revealed plans to issue $4.5 billion more green bonds this year, in its 2022-23 Budget announcement.

TPG's Element Markets merges with Bluesource

TPG's giant impact fund TPG Rise has boosted its exposure to the rapidly growing carbon markets after its portfolio company Element Markets announced a merger with Bluesource.

ESG in Fixed Income 2022 conference series kicks off

The four-part Environmental Finance ESG in Fixed Income conference series will kick-off today with its 'Global' one-day event...

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Credit investor to measure portfolio emissions

A credit investor has launched what it believes to be the first European private market solution to provide greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting for a corporate credit portfolio.