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Investors urge EU against delaying deforestation regulation

Institutional investors have urged the European Parliament to reject a request to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation, saying it would unfairly "disadvantage countries and companies that have moved promptly to prepare for the new requirements".

COP29: MUFG backs Canada-led blended finance initiative

Canada has launched a $1.5 billion blended finance 'platform' that aims to provide climate finance to climate projects in "up to" 25 emerging markets and developing economies, with backing from MUFG.

INVL raises $25m for critical infra fund two months after launch

EdenTree adopts 'Sustainability Impact' label for two funds

Thailand plans landmark debut sovereign sustainability-linked bond

Thailand is planning to raise up to THB30 billion ($890 million) from its inaugural sustainability-linked bond, making it just the third sovereign issuer of the performance-based instrument and the first in Asia.

EFG AM launches global impact bond fund with BlueOrchard

Achmea IM to launch corporate green bond fund

Dutch pension fund manager Achmea Investment Management (IM) is set to launch a dedicated corporate green bond fund by the end of 2024 as the market has matured to be "very similar" to the conventional corporate bond market.

INVL raising 'additional funds' for sustainable farming fund

Global Biodiversity Framework 'in jeopardy' after COP16 finance failure

The COP16 biodiversity summit has failed to reach agreement on crucial issues relating to finance, leaving delivery of the landmark Global Biodiversity Framework agreed two years ago "in jeopardy".

Sustainable bonds 'more attractive' to investors if primary spend is clear, says APG

Sustainable bond issuers have been urged to make it clear to investors where they primarily intend to allocate spending, according to pension fund investment firm APG - even if such guidance has to be qualitative rather than quantitative.