Banks

The purpose-driven bank says an IPO opens merger & acquisition potential

Strong opposition from industry groups representing banks and financial advisors.

Green Bond Principles holds annual meeting in Hong Kong

ECB chief replies to Members of the European Parliament

37 lenders join efforts to scale up energy efficient buildings and boost green ABS market

Swiss giant has attracted $2bn to new ‘100% sustainable’ offering

European Sustainable Investment Policy • The EU High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) • The European Commission’s policy objectives Responsible Investor is proud to present a series of three webinars focused on European sustainable investment policy in the context of the High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) and the stated objectives of EU Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis. This is a crucial time for EU policy on ESG. But how will it affect you… and your clients? With Europe looking at investment mandates, sustainability definitions and green financing incentives, ‘the HLEG-effect’ will be far-reaching. The series will feature senior figures from the EU, leading market participants and expert analysts. European Sustainable Investment Policy: Series 2/3 GREEN BANKING INCENTIVES The most controversial idea that has been floated is for banks to get lower capital charges if they invest in green projects and companies. This throws up a lot of questions, not least the role of securitisation and the broader implications for responsible investment. Speakers: Raymond Frenken, Head of Communications & CSR, European Banking Federation Sini Matikainen, Policy Analyst at the Grantham Research Institute, London School of Economics Alberto Postigo, Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investor Service Marie Louise Andersen, Policy Advisor, the European Mortgage Federation-European Covered Bond Council Moderator: Sophie Robinson-Tillett, Deputy Editor, Responsible Investor

More than 100 investors have joined forces to call on banks to take more concrete action on climate risk.

Central Bank of Ireland sought bids from PRI signatories

New document from the informal body that is convened by UBS