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October 1, 2019Interest in green financing is picking up in Asia. Even so, there is plenty of work to be done if the region is to fulfil its ambitions in the sector.
What does it mean when we say 'green'?
September 27, 2019Definitions around what makes a product truly ‘green’ are still vague, so the European Commission technical expert group on sustainable finance has taken on the task of compiling a green taxonomy, writes Silvia Pavoni.
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Why green bonds are hitting red lights
September 2, 2019Africa’s first ever corporate green bond has fuelled hopes of a new opportunity in emerging markets. But there are many hurdles to overcome.
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Engie’s renewables charge electrifies bond markets
August 1, 2019A commitment to an environmentalist agenda has made French utility Engie the world’s leading corporate issuer of green bonds.
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Natixis head of corporate banking prioritises green finance
August 1, 2019Natixis’s CIB head Marc Vincent talks about the bank’s drive for innovation in sustainable finance.
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Solar energy investments heating up for European banks
May 31, 2019Banks in Europe have been going big on green investments over the past two years, as a report by Moody's shows.
Sustainability must be banks' new priority
May 1, 2019Climate risks are real and mounting, and it is crucial for the financial community to act together in backing a more sustainable, circular economy, says Emma Navarro of the European Investment Bank.
Time for details on climate risk
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How can emerging markets be brought up to speed?
December 1, 2017Why are capital markets in developing countries so far behind those of their more developed neighbours? The Banker spoke to experts at an International Finance Corporation conference to discuss strategies for getting things moving. Edited by Silvia Pavoni.