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Natural capital investment 'very much aligned with fiduciary duty'

Pension fund manager London CIV said natural capital investments should be considered as closely aligned with the fiduciary duty of asset managers to clients, but perhaps needs the market to "really think" about what that duty means.

Nature-positive investments still searching for a 'natural home' at Zurich

Green bonds are an "easy play" for investors looking for nature-positive investments, according to Zurich - but the "natural home" among financial asset classes for natural capital investments remains unclear.

Hopes landmark EU nature restoration law will pass, as elections loom

An EU policymaker is "optimistic" that a landmark law to restore nature in the bloc will soon be adopted, the latest in a series of green policies which are expected to be completed ahead of elections later this year.

Allianz rejected 34 insurance deals in 2023 due to sustainability risks

Allianz's sustainability assessment processes resulted in it not proceeding with insurance transactions for 34 customers last year, according to its 2023 sustainability report.

EU preparing biodiversity risk assessment framework

The European Commission is preparing to publish a framework designed to help financial institutions assess nature-related risks in coming weeks, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

Boards need to upskill on nature, investor claims

Boardroom education is needed to help companies integrate nature-based considerations into decision making, a financial services firm told an Environmental Finance event.

Green bond funds swing back to black in 2023

2023 saw the growing sustainable bond fund market make positive returns after a torrid two years, with forecasts of another strong year to come. Ahren Lester reports

Sovereigns likely to choose debt-for-nature swaps over 'blue bonds'

Large sovereign 'blue bonds' are likely to remain "uncommon" in the market despite sustainable marine and water-focused activities being prominent for governments, senior market participants told an Environmental Finance event.

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Concept of avoided emissions gains ground in Asia-Pacific

Corporates and financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly calculating the 'avoided emissions' associated with their products and services, a webinar hosted by Environmental Finance heard.