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AIGCC launches, releases survey on climate risk, responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... The report also cited China's 2012 Green Credit Guidelines from the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) and green bond standards from the People's Bank of China (PBOC) and the National Reform Development Committee, both launched in 2015. But only ...

Banks, fund managers developing ethical cash products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... Australia's assets under management are being invested responsibly. Part of that growth is coming from areas such as green bond issuance and increased allocations to impact investing - impact investment has also continued to show strong growth, increasing ...

Treasury Corporation of Victoria issues green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
Treasury Corporation of Victoria (TCV) has issued an AU$300 million green bond, the first certified Australian dollar green bond by an Australian government authority. The 1.75% 27 July 20121 TCV Green Bond proceeds will fund a portfolio of state investments ...

Climate-aligned bonds total US$694bn: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... comprised of building and industry, agriculture and forestry, waste and pollution, water or multi-sector bonds. "The green bond market is about to go back on its extraordinary growth trajectory after hiccup last year - the legislation in China was nine ...

Investors seeking ESG themes, factors in fixed income portfolios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... denominated green fund space, which constrains product expansion, Macri said. "You couldn't have an [Australian dollar] green bond fund," Macri said. "It's not prominent, but it's clearly something we would like to accelerate and adapt to. We are invested ...

MEP Werke GmbH, Strasser Capital join Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... to homeowners throughout Germany. MEP Werke will undertake to meet the relevant Climate Bonds Standards as part of a green bond program. "We are excited to seal this strategic partnership with CBI today," said Konstantin Strasser, Strasser Capital founder ...

Westpac Group issues $500m climate bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... first climate bond directly issued by Westpac. Westpac Institutional Bank had a lead management role in the Kangaroo Green Bond issued by the World Bank in April, 2014. Westpac chose to certify its climate bond using the Climate Bond Initiative because ...

FlexiGroup prices first green asset-backed security transaction

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... AU$20 million in the green tranche. "This transaction is a significant milestone in the development of the Australian green bond market," said Oliver Yates, CEFC CEO. "Institutional investors who have reduced their exposure to the fossil fuel sector ...

London Stock Exchange joins Climate Bonds Partnership Program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... international hub for green finance is vitally important to the city and a key driver behind the launch of our dedicated green bond segments last year." LSEG currently profiles green bond and equity listings through FTSE Russell, and supports institutional ...

Demand exceeds supply in Australian green bond market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The green bond/climate bond market is expected to continue strong growth in 2016, spurred on by commitments made in last year's COP21 Paris Agreement. Industry experts predict that Australia will also see issuance in 2016, but as in other regions, the ...