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Much-criticised Green Asset Ratio 'not a complete failure', asset manager says

The much-criticised Green Asset Ratio (GAR) reporting indicator for banks has already helped significantly increase transparency surrounding their financing of sustainable activities, and "is not a complete failure," according to La Française Asset Management.

Natural Capital Investment EMEA: early bird ends on Friday

The early bird rate for Environmental Finance's fifth annual Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference ends on Friday, so register now to save 20% on the delegate fee.

Blended finance in nature 'the opportunity of our time', says GIM

Blended finance in natural capital investments is the "opportunity of our time", despite the challenges that persist, Generation Investment Management (GIM) said.

Financial institutions biodiversity guide boosted by COP15, says investor

A guide on biodiversity integration by financial institutions that looks to navigate difficulties including on data availability and consistency has been published by members of the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation (FfB).

People moves 24 June: ISSB, CDP, ACRA, SGX and more...

ESG data must be forward-looking, say panellists

Investors must have forward-looking environmental, social and governance (ESG) data to be able to assess whether companies are able to tackle challenges they face during times of change, delegates at a conference of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) heard.

UNEP FI and investors release study on climate risk reporting

A major study has been issued looking at the different ways that investors can measure and report climate risks.

People Moves: Osmosis IM, La Française Forum Securities and Green Climate Fund

London-based Osmosis Investment Management, a $1.5 billion sustainable asset management business, has appointed Mike Even to its board of directors.

$3trn of investors launch pilot group on TCFD

Nine investors representing around $3 trillion of assets have joined forces to promote climate transparency.

French firm launches zero-carbon global equity fund

La Francaise Inflection Point (LFIP) has launched a global equities fund designed to deliver "superior risk-adjusted returns and net carbon emissions of zero – or better".