BME Admits BBVA’s 1-Billion Euro Green CoCo Bond to Trading
BME has admitted a 1-billion euro green Contingent Convertible bond (CoCo) from BBVA to trading. This is the first bond of its kind ever...
Crowdfunding Picks Up Slack for Green Tech Start-Ups in Europe
Even in the midst of this year’s coronavirus pandemic, Bernhard Stöckl still saw the potential for attracting investors to his renewable energy venture.
The chief...
Deutsche Bank Introduces Blue Bot ‘Yi’ to Corporate Customers in China
Deutsche Bank's corporate bank in China has unveiled its new customer-facing digital employee, Blu Bot Yi, charged with handling client's financial reports.
The bot is...
Can Blockchain Help Prevent Government Corruption? WEF Says Yes
Blockchain can be a potent tool in preventing government corruption, leading to greater transparency, automation and auditability.
According to a report by the World Economic Forum, blockchain...
ESG Investing is Helping to Keep Emerging Markets Afloat
Emerging markets (EM) have been feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but one area that has been able to help keep their fortunes...
TenneT Launches EUR-1bn Sale of Green Hybrid Bonds
Dutch transmission grid operator (TSO) TenneT Holding BV has issued a green hybrid bond worth EUR 1 billion (USD 1.14bn), seeking to finance interconnections...