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PPC: Transition commitment prevented 'forced selling' of SLB, says Barclays

The clear transition commitment outlined by Public Power Corporation (PPC) appears to have helped avoid "forced selling" of its sustainability-linked bond (SLB) after a target failure,...

Article 8 funds set to increase in 2023, says Fitch Ratings

The number of EU 'Article 8' sustainable funds is expected to "moderately increase" over the next year - despite stricter eligibility requirements, Fitch Ratings has said.

Taking sustainable sukuk to the next level

Islamic financiers are hoping to capitalise on growing international ESG demand, Fitch Ratings' Bashar Al-Natoor tells Genevieve Redgrave

Fitch launches climate transition screening tool

First US central bank-led climate analysis to assess risks to real estate

The six largest US banks are to study the exposure of their real estate portfolios to physical risks posed by climate change, in the country's first climate scenario analysis exercise led by the Federal Reserve Board.

'Sustainable' issuances could grow to be 15% of sukuk market, says Fitch

Sustainable sukuk are expected to represent 5% of the total sukuk market within five years - and could reach 15% over the "medium term", according to Fitch Ratings.

Social issues set to gain prominence in credit ratings - Fitch

Social issues are only 'minimally' relevant to credit ratings but are set to become more important as society demands more on sustainability and fair treatment, according to credit ratings agency Fitch.

Environmental issues likely to become a key credit rating driver

The impact of environmental issues on corporate credit ratings is limited but is likely to become a key rating driver in the next five years.

People moves 18 February including BlackRock, Marsh, ASN, & more...

Sustainable finance director appointed at Fitch Ratings