Sustainable finance

Seizing the New Nuclear Opportunity - Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2024 Returns to Atlanta in Just Three Weeks

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - April 10, 2024) - Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2024 is only 3 weeks away with industry leading companies such as TVA, NuScale Power, OPG, and ScotiaBank confirmed to attend in their groups.

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  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - April 10, 2024) - Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2024 is only 3 weeks away with industry leading companies such as TVA, NuScale Power, OPG, and ScotiaBank confirmed to attend in their groups.
  • The event will unite over 600+ decision-makers from across global utilities, investors, reactor developers, policy makers, and solution providers, hosting over 30 hours of industry-breaking discussions across technical and strategic stages.
  • Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2024 will kick off on May 1-2 - only 10% of passes remain.
  • For more information on discounts and securing attendance, visit SMR & Advanced Reactor 2024 (reutersevents.com) or email [email protected] and [email protected] .

Leading Financial and Philanthropic Organizations Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Investor Toolkit for Climate Resilience Solutions

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Climate change, Growth, CRISP, Partnership, Risk, Sustainable finance, MSCI, Climate, Diplomacy, ClimateWorks Foundation, Private sector, Jeff Bezos, GARI, Investment, Vaccine, Climate resilience, Weather, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of leading financial and philanthropic organizations today released an investor report and toolkit highlighting climate resilience solutions as a key growth industry of the 21st century. "Investing in Climate Resilience" presents a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered framework identifying a universe of over 800 publicly traded companies in the business of resilience along with methods investors can use to find these companies and incorporate climate resilience into investment product design.

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  • "Investing in Climate Resilience: Unlocking a Growing Market of Adaptation Solutions" released by the Global Adaptation and Resilience Investment Group (GARI) in partnership with MSCI, The Lightsmith Group, the Bezos Earth Fund, and ClimateWorks Foundation
    WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of leading financial and philanthropic organizations today released an investor report and toolkit highlighting climate resilience solutions as a key growth industry of the 21st century.
  • This report demonstrates that climate resilience is a clear and present growth investment opportunity for investors in the public markets.
  • Because physical climate impacts are disproportionately affecting the communities least responsible for climate change, climate resilience solutions can simultaneously advance equity and environmental justice considerations.
  • Climate adaptation and resilience in emerging markets is an overlooked yet critical investment opportunity to drive demand for innovative solutions," said Helen Mountford, president and CEO, ClimateWorks Foundation.

Leading Financial and Philanthropic Organizations Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Investor Toolkit for Climate Resilience Solutions

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Climate change, Growth, CRISP, Partnership, Risk, Sustainable finance, MSCI, Climate, Diplomacy, ClimateWorks Foundation, Private sector, Jeff Bezos, GARI, Investment, Vaccine, Climate resilience, Weather, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of leading financial and philanthropic organizations today released an investor report and toolkit highlighting climate resilience solutions as a key growth industry of the 21st century. "Investing in Climate Resilience" presents a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered framework identifying a universe of over 800 publicly traded companies in the business of resilience along with methods investors can use to find these companies and incorporate climate resilience into investment product design.

Key Points: 
  • "Investing in Climate Resilience: Unlocking a Growing Market of Adaptation Solutions" released by the Global Adaptation and Resilience Investment Group (GARI) in partnership with MSCI, The Lightsmith Group, the Bezos Earth Fund, and ClimateWorks Foundation
    WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of leading financial and philanthropic organizations today released an investor report and toolkit highlighting climate resilience solutions as a key growth industry of the 21st century.
  • This report demonstrates that climate resilience is a clear and present growth investment opportunity for investors in the public markets.
  • Because physical climate impacts are disproportionately affecting the communities least responsible for climate change, climate resilience solutions can simultaneously advance equity and environmental justice considerations.
  • Climate adaptation and resilience in emerging markets is an overlooked yet critical investment opportunity to drive demand for innovative solutions," said Helen Mountford, president and CEO, ClimateWorks Foundation.

South Pole appoints sustainability leader Dr Daniel Klier as new CEO

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Consulting, Climate, Bank, Growth, Daniel, Carbon, Risk, Interim, Sustainable finance, Partner, Trust, Organization, McKinsey & Company, Sustainable Energy for All, Heart, HSBC, GRI, Management

South Pole, the leading carbon project expert and climate consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of sustainability industry leader, Dr Daniel Klier, as the group’s new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • South Pole, the leading carbon project expert and climate consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of sustainability industry leader, Dr Daniel Klier, as the group’s new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Daniel joins from sustainability data and technology platform ESG Book, where as CEO he oversaw the company’s growth and established the business as global industry leader.
  • The South Pole Board and Daniel thank John Davis for his stewardship as Interim CEO of South Pole since November 2023.
  • Daniel Klier, incoming CEO of South Pole says: “South Pole has done a huge amount since 2006 to mobilise global climate action.

Abu Dhabi: The Capital of Capital Ends 2023 with ADGM as the Region's Fastest-Growing IFC

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Assets Under Management (AUM) as of 31st December 2023, showcased a year-on-year increase of 35% when compared to 2022 numbers.

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  • Assets Under Management (AUM) as of 31st December 2023, showcased a year-on-year increase of 35% when compared to 2022 numbers.
  • Emerging as a preferred destination for businesses across borders, ADGM has witnessed major global and regional giants within the sector establishing themselves in ADGM.
  • added, "Enhancing Abu Dhabi's international standing as the 'capital of capital', ADGM has truly capitalised the capital city's potential for the financial landscape and strategically unlocked opportunities within underlying sectors.
  • ADGM launched its inaugural Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) Risk Assessment of ADGM Legal Persons and Arrangements Report (LPA Report) in May 2023.

Abu Dhabi: The Capital of Capital Ends 2023 with ADGM as the Region's Fastest-Growing IFC

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
BNP Paribas, Name, Sustainability, ADQ, IPA, Register, ADFW, Growth, AUM, COP28, World Bank, Bridgewater Associates, DLT, Risk assessment, Sustainable finance, G42, AIIB, GCFC, LPA, Fintech, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Investcorp, Distributed ledger, Cryptocurrency

Assets Under Management (AUM) as of 31st December 2023, showcased a year-on-year increase of 35% when compared to 2022 numbers.

Key Points: 
  • Assets Under Management (AUM) as of 31st December 2023, showcased a year-on-year increase of 35% when compared to 2022 numbers.
  • Emerging as a preferred destination for businesses across borders, ADGM has witnessed major global and regional giants within the sector establishing themselves in ADGM.
  • added, "Enhancing Abu Dhabi's international standing as the 'capital of capital', ADGM has truly capitalised the capital city's potential for the financial landscape and strategically unlocked opportunities within underlying sectors.
  • ADGM launched its inaugural Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) Risk Assessment of ADGM Legal Persons and Arrangements Report (LPA Report) in May 2023.

Scotiabank announces departure of Jake Lawrence; Paul Scurfield and Michael Kruse take on expanded roles

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Investment, Capital market, Bank, Growth, Power Corporation of Canada, Scotiabank, Sustainable finance, Investment banking, Treasury, Corporation, Head, Bank of America, Commodity, Security (finance)

Mr. Lawrence joined Scotiabank in 2002, and has held progressively senior roles in Finance, Treasury and Global Banking and Markets, most recently leading the Bank's wholesale banking and capital markets business.

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  • Mr. Lawrence joined Scotiabank in 2002, and has held progressively senior roles in Finance, Treasury and Global Banking and Markets, most recently leading the Bank's wholesale banking and capital markets business.
  • The Bank recently announced the appointment of Paul Scurfield to Global Head, Capital Markets, Global Banking and Markets, and Michael Kruse now takes on the role of Interim Global Head, Corporate and Investment Banking, Global Banking and Markets.
  • Mr. Scurfield joined Scotiabank in 2019 with 20 years of capital markets experience at Bank of America in the U.S.
  • "I am pleased to have Paul and Michael playing expanded leadership roles as we focus on executing on our strategy and priorities for our Global Banking and Markets business.

Barclays establishes new Energy Transition Group to support clients on the path to net zero

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Barclays today announces that it is establishing a new Energy Transition Group, within its Corporate and Investment Bank.

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  • Barclays today announces that it is establishing a new Energy Transition Group, within its Corporate and Investment Bank.
  • The new group will be responsible for providing strategic advice to clients as they explore potential energy transition opportunities.
  • “At Barclays, we have long believed the energy transition will effectively re-shape how businesses and the world are thinking about the transition to net-zero,” says Cathal Deasy, Global Co-Head of Investment Banking.
  • In 2020, Barclays announced its 2050 net zero ambition and subsequently set 2025 emissions targets for the Energy and Power sectors.

AGI Announces New Financing Support Structure For Brazilian Customers

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Partnership, Grain, Sustainable finance, International trade, CAD, FIDC, AGI, AFN, Brazilian Development Bank, BRL, Investment, TSX, BNDES, Capital market, Renewable energy

Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) (“AGI” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of a new financing partnership structure amongst AGI Brazil, the Brazilian Development Bank (“BNDES”), and Opea Capital (“Opea”) to help Brazilian customers access the credit required to finance the purchase of AGI’s grain handling and storage equipment.

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  • Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) (“AGI” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of a new financing partnership structure amongst AGI Brazil, the Brazilian Development Bank (“BNDES”), and Opea Capital (“Opea”) to help Brazilian customers access the credit required to finance the purchase of AGI’s grain handling and storage equipment.
  • The parties have launched a credit rights investment fund (or “FIDC”) to fund grain storage equipment investments with favorable terms.
  • This is a commonly used financing structure leveraged by a variety of industries throughout Brazil.
  • “Brazil is a key market for AGI and a vital contributor to the supply of agricultural outputs globally,” commented Francisco Prado, VP Brazil for AGI.

COFICERT certifies TAMWEELCOM to the AML 30000 standard, with the support of the EU Global Facility

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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COFICERT certifies TAMWEELCOM to the AML 30000 standard, with the support of the EU Global Facility

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  • COFICERT certifies TAMWEELCOM to the AML 30000 standard, with the support of the EU Global Facility
    COFICERT certifies TAMWEELCOM to the AML 30000 standard, with the support of the EU Global Facility
    COFICERT France announces that it has awarded Tamweelcom with the AML 30000 certificate of conformity, during a ceremony held in Amman, attended by representatives from the European Union delegation in Jordan, the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT, and the NAMLCTFC (Jordanian National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Committee).
  • Tamweelcom's AML 30000 certification process was financed by the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT, established by the European Commission , through a support program dedicated to microfinance institutions, started in 2021 in Tunisia with the certification of the country's main MFI, Enda Tamweel.
  • His speech was followed by the congratulation of David Hotte, Team Leader of the EU Global Facility : "On behalf of the EU Global Facility, I want to warmly congratulate Tamweelcom on their remarkable achievement by obtaining the AML 30000 certification.
  • Certification to the AML 30000 Standard aims to protect and reassure the various stakeholders against the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing.