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SLBs still have an important role to play in transition, says AXA's Coudert

Failures in the sustainability-linked bond (SLB) market shouldn't always be viewed negatively, particularly when an issuer has ambitious targets, attendees at an Environmental Finance conference heard.

Innovative parametric insurance product helps protect against flooding in Togo

Axa IM 'downgrades' and 'may reduce exposure to' companies that weakened climate targets

European fund management giant Axa Investment Managers has "downgraded" companies that weakened their decarbonisation targets and is considering selling some of its holdings in these companies due to perceived increased risk, a sustainability head said.

French asset owners launch search for private markets biodiversity fund manager

A group of French asset owners has launched a process to select the manager of a €150 million ($160 million) private markets biodiversity fund.

Sustainable bond funds upbeat after positive year

The sustainable bond fund market recorded its second consecutive year of positive returns in 2024, with optimism high for another robust year for fixed income returns. Ahren Lester reports

McDonald's, Walmart and Ferrari: What biodiversity funds are holding

Hermes, Netflix and Apple are among the companies held by some biodiversity funds. Genevieve Redgrave looks under the hood of their top 10 holdings

Biodiversity fund managers remain bullish on prospects for 2025

Biodiversity fund managers said they are positive about the prospects for their funds, despite suffering net outflows last year.

Sustainable bond funds assets hit record $46bn in 2024

Sustainable bond fund assets edged higher, to a record $46 billion in 2024. Managers are optimistic of further growth in 2025. Ahren Lester reports

Sustainable Debt EMEA: early bird ends today

The early bird rate for Environmental Finance's annual Sustainable Debt EMEA conference ends today, so register now to save 20%.

Sustainable bond fund universe expands to 126 in 2024

The number of specialised labelled sustainable bond funds grew by 12% in 2024, despite fund closures, Ahren Lester reports