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Working group to develop ESG ratings, data products code of conduct for Hong Kong

Difference between sustainable bonds, sukuk are 'quite minimal'

The overall differences between sustainable sukuk and bond instruments are "quite minimal," according to experts - but recently published guidance remains a work-in-progress for building confidence in the market for issuers and investors.

'Greenflation' likely in near-term, says Pictet-IIF research

"Considerable economic disruption" from policies to support the transition to net zero is likely, feeding inflation in the near term and raising the risk of stranded assets and asset bubbles, according to research by Pictet Asset Management and the Institute of International Finance (IIF).

Annual sustainable sukuk issuance to double 'soon' after guidance

Annual issuance of sustainable sukuk could more than double to reach $30 billion "soon" amid rising interest for the Islamic sustainable finance instrument and the publication of key market guidance, market experts have argued.

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ISO transition plan standard working group targets COP30 launch

A group developing a proposed international standard for net zero transition planning by financial institutions aims to deliver it within 18 months, at the COP30 UN climate conference in Brazil next year.

'Stand up and be counted': ISSB vice-chair urges investor pushback against divergence

Investors have been urged to "stand up and be counted" by pressuring regulators to align with International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, in a call by the group's vice-chair, Sue Lloyd.

Fidelity launches social and sustainable bond funds

Fidelity International has launched two sustainable bond funds, including one focused on social bonds.

'Minimal additional effort' to build on ISSB to meet CSRD, says EU-ISSB guidance

EU companies reporting under European standards can comply with global standards "with minimal additional effort", according to the European Commission.

BII backs Indian EV charging network with $19m