Unleashing fintech’s potential in treasury management

As technology advances, how do corporate treasurers ensure they reap the rewards of fintech solutions while keeping up with evolving regulations?

Paris Aligned Benchmarks: why they matter on the path to net zero

Paris Aligned Benchmarks select portfolios in line with the transition to a low carbon economy and are an important tool to ensure transparency and prevent greenwashing.

Fighting global warming fosters innovation

Fresh water is the 21st century blue gold. UK utility Anglian Water has developed innovative climate solutions that present a strategic opportunity.

Financing Japan’s energy transition

With its seventh green bond issuance, Tokyo Metropolitan Government is cementing its leading position at the forefront of Japan’s energy transition.

Business solutions to help the financial community

--

IMF/World Bank/BNP Paribas roundtable meetings: global views

Policy mistakes matter. This was the overarching theme of last week’s IMF and World Bank meetings, and the BNP Paribas Roundtable, held in Washington DC.

Northvolt: greening and growing Europe’s battery market

Sweden's Northvolt aims to make the world's greenest batteries, supporting European electrification.

Leading the automotive club: Geely Auto’s global green loan

Chinese auto maker Geely is accelerating its transition to new energy vehicles with its first major financing under its new sustainable finance framework.

Financing the UK’s transition to net zero

Unpacking the latest finance developments on the road to COP26, as the UK issues its inaugural Green Gilt, the world’s largest sovereign green bond.

BNP Paribas named 2019 Derivatives House of the Year Japan: Asia Risk

Three wins in four years underlines BNP Paribas' client focus and innovation in Japan as it wins the top prize again at Asia Risk's 2019 Awards.

The road to net zero: funding China’s EV industry

A ground-breaking offshore debt financing for SAIC, one of China’s largest EV manufacturers, marks a number of important firsts for China’s automotive sector.

Circular economy: financing sustainable business models

Corporates are looking to the debt capital markets to help further incentivise their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle, and support the transition to a circular economy.

EU ESG regulation and climate targets will reshape the debt financing landscape

The EU ESG regulatory framework will become fully embedded into how businesses operate in the future, and involve all market participants.

Stitching luxury and science into the sustainability-linked bond market

Investors are driving forward the transition towards a low-carbon economy with increasing appetite for pioneering deals like CHANEL's new SLB.

Opportunity knocks for ESG in Latin America

The region’s financing programmes put environmental and social commitments at the forefront.

How transition finance is powering the UK into the future

National Grid's Viking Link green loan marks yet another milestone in sustainable financing. Will it propel the UK to a low-carbon economy?

Air Liquide: driving sustainable solutions across the Middle East and Africa

Ronnie Chalmers, Vice President Africa, Middle East and India (AMEI) from Air Liquide, discusses the company’s sustainability journey and ambitions for the future.

The vital role of financial institutions in sustainable finance

Our FIC experts unpack the latest developments in the sector after The Banker names BNP Paribas 'Investment Bank of the Year for Sustainable FIG financing'.

Risk recognises BNP Paribas at its prestigious annual awards

BNP Paribas receives two accolades at the Risk Awards 2024 for its inflation derivatives and credit portfolio businesses.

Social bonds: financing positive change in society

The issuance of two social bonds by major South Korean banks highlights how the debt market can drive change in key social issues, such as gender equality.