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BSP eyes up to $1B green bonds

Manila Bulletin 04 Nov 2021

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking at increasing its exposure to green bond investments to $1 billion by 2023, according to its highest-ranking official ... Green bond investments is still below one percent of total reserves which as of end-September amounted to $106.6 billion.

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3 investment trusts to buy now for the green revolution

The Motley Fool 04 Nov 2021

This green environmental thing isn’t just good for saving the planet. With forecasts for around 80% of all energy coming from renewable sources by 2040, I see exciting investment opportunities too ... Jupiter Green Investment Trust (LSE ... The post 3 investment trusts to buy now for the green revolution appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

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Bond investors challenge Wall Street greenwashing

Live Mint 04 Nov 2021

James cut a green bond issued by JPMorgan from the roughly $200 million sustainable investing portfolio he runs at Aegon Asset Management over doubts about the bank’s overall environmental record ... Some investors avoid green bonds that permit borrowers to fund investments that are part of their normal course of business.

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Renewable energy stocks: I’d invest £5k in this share today!

The Motley Fool 04 Nov 2021

Companies worldwide are trying to capitalise on the conversation around climate change and raise money from investors when the demand for green investments is surging ... On the one hand, there are plenty of options to choose from in the green energy space ... I would be happy to invest £5,000 in this company right now.

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What to expect from Germany’s next would-be finance minister

The Irish Times 04 Nov 2021

Both the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Greens, the FDP’s likely coalition allies, have promised voters greater flexibility on borrowing and public deficits to finance investment in infrastructure and green industrial transformation ... “It certainly hasn’t helped the mood,” one Green negotiator told The Irish Times.

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This new Asian renewable energy investment trust is targeting an eventual yield as high as ...

The Daily Mail 04 Nov 2021

The UK Government is set to invest millions into a newly launched investment trust focused on renewable energy projects in Asia ... The government will invest up to £25m in the trust as it encourages investors to back green projects ... Does it pay to invest as a saint or a sinner? Green...

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What to expect from Germany’s would-be next finance minister

The Irish Times 04 Nov 2021

Both the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Greens, the FDP’s likely coalition allies, have promised voters greater flexibility on borrowing and public deficits to finance investment in infrastructure and green industrial transformation ... “It certainly hasn’t helped the mood,” one Green negotiator told The Irish Times.

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SEC urges sustained green investments in capital market

Business Day Online 04 Nov 2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reiterated the need to facilitate the issuance of green and sustainable instruments in the Nigerian capital market, saying such issuances will go a long way to assist in financing solar energy and other environmentally friendly infrastructure.

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Kenya says ready to issue green bond

China.dot.org 04 Nov 2021

4 (Xinhua) -- Kenya is ready to offer green bonds to finance climate adaptation and mitigation activities, an official said on Thursday ... Kiplagat said providing climate information to shape the public and organizations locally and globally will increase investment in green bonds.

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Avant Money and EIB announce €75m green loans scheme for homeowners

The Irish Times 04 Nov 2021

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and financial services company Avant Money are to support €75 million of new green investment by homeowners in the Republic ... “Personal action can help to tackle climate change and investing in energy efficient homes reduces energy bills and helps to reduce carbon emissions.

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How to deliver on the Green New Deal

New Statesman 04 Nov 2021

Ministers’ reluctance to commit to meaningful green infrastructure investment exacerbates the problem ... Our Climate Investment Pledge will bring forward support to retrofit homes across the country to high and permanent levels of energy efficiency; will complete a national network ...

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Investors bet big on climate fight but motives questioned

Observer-Reporter 04 Nov 2021

financial institutions and publicly traded companies will be required to publish plans detailing how green their investments and their own businesses are – in order to ensure they’re actually contributing to reductions in global warming ... “In many cases, it’s simply cost effective to go green.”.

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€75m of green financing from EIB and Avant Money for homeowners

RTE 04 Nov 2021

The European Investment Bank and Avant Money are supporting €75m of new green investment for homeowners nationwide ... Ireland is the first country in Europe to benefit from homeowner financing backed by the Private Finance for Energy Efficiency initiative, a joint scheme backed by the European Investment Bank and European Union.

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Finance min.: Presidential directives to expand green economy projects

Egypt Today 04 Nov 2021

Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said President Abdel Fattah El Sisi had directed to expand green economy projects investments in a move meant to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development, taking into account the environmental dimension.

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Climate change: ‘We need private capital’ for riskier green projects, Apollo co-founder says

Yahoo Daily News 04 Nov 2021

Put simply, the South Korea-based fund offers junior capital to ensure upfront costs for green investments, which are paid for by taxpayers in developing countries while private firms pick up the rest of the bill ... “We are working with the private sector to develop new investment ...