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Dutch pension firms invest $160m into NBS strategy

Three Dutch pension providers have collectively invested DKK1.1 billion ($160 million) into the latest fund from nature-based solutions firm Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP).

PenSam's carbon budget index

The Danish pension provider's new climate index will help it reduce its climate risks, Mikael Bek tells Peter Cripps

S&P DJI to create carbon budget-focused index for PenSam

Insurance Risk and Capital Americas 2023: US anti-ESG backlash is 'political risk', insurers say

US politicians have hijacked the ESG debate, making the job of insurers to manage their climate risk much more difficult, according to panellists at the Insurance Risk and Capital Americas 2023 conference.

Folksam backs first 'road safety' bond from World Bank

Swedish insurance firm Folksam has fully invested in a SEK1 billion ($93 million) Sustainable Development Bond from the World Bank, which is believed to be the first focused on road safety enhancing projects in developing countries.

Sampension argues for engagement over divestment

Dutch pension fund Sampension said it will increase its portfolio engagement on climate change in 2022, instead of divesting.

AllianzGI, EIB target €500m for emerging markets impact fund

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have raised €440 million ($509 million) for a blended finance fund that will invest in climate-focused investment funds and projects active in emerging markets and developing countries.

News round-up: JP Morgan, Campbell Global and more

Folksam increases its stake in Swedish steel company

News round-up: Positive Money, Folksam, Zurich, MUFG