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Investors tell Japan to remedy inconsistencies with ISSB standards

Some of the world's largest investors have advised Japan to address inconsistencies between its draft disclosure standards and those of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

People Moves, 2 August: Nordea, UBS Asset Management, Impax, HSBC ... and more

Helios raises $200m for African green energy businesses at first close

Investor concerns at inadequate climate accounting prompt IASB explainer

"Strong demand" from investors who expressed concerns that climate-related information was not sufficiently captured in financial statements has prompted the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to publish examples to clarify its expectations.

IFC commits $50m to TIG's $1bn LatAm reforestation strategy

Judging the credibility of transition plans, part two

Investors preparing for a wave of transition plan disclosures face a complicated task to determine 'what good looks like', Michael Hurley writes

India plans climate finance taxonomy

India's Ministry of Finance has announced funding to create a taxonomy to attract climate finance, spanning adaptation and mitigation activities.

Investor network urges Japan not to diverge from ISSB

Investors have 'strong preference' for Capex over Opex in sustainable bonds

Fixed income investors still have a "strong preference" for sustainable bonds focused on capital expenditure (Capex) rather than operational expenditure (Opex), according to a survey by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).

Investors likely to pressure companies for high quality assurance, ICGN says