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Aussie sustainable bond market 'buoyant' despite taxonomy timidity

Some potential issuers are holding back ahead of the launch of the Australian Taxonomy, Artesian's David Gallagher tells Ahren Lester

'Hand-holding' sustainable bond fund could be 'quite successful,' says Artesian

A sustainable fixed income fund focused on assisting companies in starting their sustainable bond journey could lead to "pretty good outcomes" for both issuers and investors, according to Australian investment manager Artesian.

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

'Resilience credits' could help finance mangrove protection

'Resilience credits' are a potential revenue stream for mangroves and other types of ecosystems, a conference heard.

Foresight: Asset manager consolidation to continue as passives thrive

Consolidation in the sustainable asset management industry will likely continue as flows to passive investment strategies impact active managers, according to Foresight Capital Management's Nick Scullion.

Foresight acquires impact investor WHEB

Foresight Group has acquired London-based impact investor WHEB Aset Management for an undisclosed amount, in a deal that it says will reinforce its position as "a leader in impact investing in public markets".

Foresight's nat cap strategy raises further £27m

Investors only 'scratching surface' of coral reef investing

EU Deforestation Regulation - delayed but still transformative

Investors welcome the EU's recently delayed Deforestation Regulation but tell Genevieve Redgrave that more clarity is needed to ensure implementation

Artesian: 'Really targeting' potential blue bonds issuers

Alternative investment manager Artesian is "really targeting" blue bonds in the Australian sustainable bond market, but acknowledges that the market opportunity is still small.