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'Big divergence' between implied temperature rise metric providers, ABN Amro says

There is significant inconsistency in the outputs of implied temperature rise (ITR) metrics from major providers, according to ABN Amro - meaning investors should take these scores with a "pinch of salt," and regulators should step in.

Comment: How to stay positive if you work in sustainable finance?

As governments fail to act, hopes rest on the ingenuity of people and technological advances, writes Peter Cripps

More private capital is needed to help hit forestry targets, says Gresham House

The UK and other countries need to attract more private capital to help them hit their reforestation targets, Gresham House has argued.

AfDB: 'Record' orderbook for landmark 'sustainable hybrid' bond

The African Development Bank (AfDB) said its ground-breaking debut 'sustainable hybrid' capital bond attracted a "record" orderbook for the multi-lateral development bank (MDB), with the $750 million deal more than eight-times oversubscribed.

Bond round-up: Queensland, BADEA, IBRD, ... and more

Jamaica Stock Exchange to have sustainable bond framework by June

Direct lending - the next frontier for SLLs?

There could be more bilateral sustainability-linked loans, but Alcentra tells Ahren Lester that uncertainty over the structure and market fragmentation remain headwinds

IOSCO should oversee ESG data and ratings principles for regulators, S&P suggests

The International Organisation for Securities Commissions (IOSCO) should develop a centralised set of principles for good conduct by ESG data and ratings providers, a senior executive at S&P has recommended.

BlackRock backs Malaysian renewables business

Future Energy Ventures raises €110m for €250m fund