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Enel and NextEra Energy have, on a pilot basis, become the first companies to obtain one of S&P Global’s new ESG Evaluations. The product, launched last week, takes S&P into direct competition with providers of ESG ratings like MSCI and Sustainalytics — and with Moody’s, which a few days after S&P’s launch acquired Vigeo Eiris, the French-based ESG rating firm. -
Moody’s has acquired a majority stake in Vigeo Eiris, the environmental, social and governance research and ratings provider, as the credit rating agencies move increasingly into the area of ESG investing. The announcement comes just days after S&P Global launched its new ESG Evaluation product.
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The United Arab Emirate's largest Islamic bank, Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), is considering buying its smaller rival Noor Bank, according to bankers. The purchase would add to the string of M&A deals Gulf banks have pursued in the last two years, prompted by tougher regulation and a drop in oil prices.
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Barclays has hired Nicolas Reille to lead the expansion of its equities structuring business in Asia, it announced on Monday.
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In this round up, Chinese credit growth beat expectations in March, a deputy governor at the People’s Bank of China promised prudent monetary policy and the finance ministry announced a tax exemption for China Depositary Receipts (CDRs).
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Analysis provider Exotix is rebranding as Tellimer, changing its focus from providing research to the sell-side to showcasing research from various sources to all sections of the market, directed by data analytics. It will use its expertise to offer investment banking services.
