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UK 'exploring value of' taxonomy after repeated delays

A UK government consultation to "explore the value of implementing a taxonomy" has been welcomed by commentators but has done little to dispel concerns that years of work on the proposal may still lead it to be ditched.

Nature risks bigger threat to the economy than Global Financial Crisis, warns GFI

Nature risks could cause more damage to the UK economy than the Global Financial Crisis, the Green Finance Institute has said, warning that large UK financial institutions are also not doing enough to mitigate the risks in their portfolio.

Rio Tinto, Berkshire Hathaway votes 'flagged' to investors by CA100+

Investors push TD Bank for more detailed transition plan

UK to study how it can be 'best place in the world' for transition finance

An independent review has been launched by the UK government to study how it can "become the best place in the world for raising transition capital" with a mandate that identifies assurance of financial transactions among ways the market can grow "with integrity".

Bond round-up: Mamoura, France, Uruguay ... and more

New York prepares second $700m social bond

The City of New York is planning in October to raise $700 million from its second social bond, which will be used to build 4,500 affordable homes in the city.

Vancity: Costco 'expected' to be targeted by NA100

Costco Wholesale is "expected" to be one of the companies targeted by the Nature Action 100 (NA100), Vancity Investment Management (VCIM) has said.

Vancity leaves NA100 launch investor group

Vancity Investment Management (VCIM) has stepped back from its role in the leading investor group of Nature Action 100 (NA100), as the biodiversity engagement initiative shifts towards its development phase.

US banks facing NYC pension fund pressure on climate targets

Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs are preparing to face a shareholder vote on a resolution asking them to set absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets, as a major investor criticised them for "lagging peers" in this area.