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Credit rating agencies key to unlocking blended finance, says Allianz GI

Credit rating agencies are too negative on their assessment of blended finance structures, which is hindering the flows of climate finance to the emerging markets, Allianz Global Investors has claimed.

Allianz, EIB closes 'biggest' equity blended finance fund at €450m

Allianz Global Investors has held a final close for its blended finance equity fund with the European Investment Bank, having secured €450 million ($468.2 million) in capital commitments.

Unveiling Scope 3 emissions: A crucial shift for investors

Accounting for these emissions, long overlooked due to their complexity, would go a long way to supporting a net-zero transition in the real economy, writes Udo Riese

EU advisers push for sustainability, transition categories to replace SFDR Articles 8 & 9

The EU has been told it should create three categories of sustainable investment products to replace the existing Article 8 and 9 disclosure framework under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), by its expert Platform on Sustainable Finance

Define impact investing in SFDR, EU Platform says

The EU should define impact investing so impact funds can be distinguished in an overhauled Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), according to expert advisors mandated by the European Commission.

Webinar: BlackRock and Allianz on solving the transition finance gap in emerging markets

A greater understanding of the perceived risks in emerging markets will likely help pave the way for more investment in transition finance in the coming years, an Environmental Finance webinar heard.

APG commits €200m to AllianzGI impact-focused private credit strategy

Allianz GI's impact credit strategy raises €560m at first close

Helios raises $200m for African green energy businesses at first close

Financial institutions recommended to build stronger ESG data checks