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IOSCO: Progress on sustainability assurance framework 'encouraging'

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has encouraged market engagement with international standard-setters to ensure "high-quality" draft sustainability assurance standards ahead of their expected publication this year.

NZBA branch launches agriculture report

PBAF seeks to nip biodiversity materiality struggles in the bud

The Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF) is prioritising helping financial institutions overcome their struggles to assess biodiversity materiality, the organisation has said.

Sustainable investments exposed to Silicon Valley Bank, says Morningstar

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

US regulator recommends creating category for environmental derivatives

A commissioner at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recommended the creation of a team to tackle greenwashing in derivatives markets

Sustainable bond fund performance struggles in 2022 market turmoil

After struggling to outperform, sustainable bond fund managers are hopeful the volatility of 2022 presents opportunities in 2023. Ahren Lester reports

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More consensus needed on impact, says Morningstar

More consensus is needed on the definition of an 'impact investment' to help the market continue expanding, Morningstar has said.

Impact Investing Institute appoints CEO

The UK's Impact Investing Institute has appointed Kieron Boyle as its new chief executive officer, following Sarah Gordon's departure earlier this year.