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MFA warns SEC against repeating SFDR 'pitfalls'

The Managed Funds Association (MFA) has urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update its proposed system for the categorisation of sustainability funds to avoid similar "pitfalls" to the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

Technology-based solutions 'could bring credibility to the carbon market'

Technology-based solutions could help bring more credibility to the voluntary carbon market, and play a pivotal role in the Article 6 mechanism expected to be thrashed out at COP28, a project developer has said.

'Transition is the new battleground'

Following the launch of ASEAN transition finance guidance, Eugene Wong argues that the shift to net zero requires a local, rather than a global, approach. Ahren Lester reports

Sustainability-linked bond coupon steps jump higher in 2023

The most common maximum coupon step-ups associated with sustainability-linked bonds (SLB) have risen sharply in 2023 amid rising interest rates and greater market scrutiny of the materiality of the performance-based instrument.

Dairy and meat emissions rising, says FAIRR

Emissions from dairy and meat 'giants' have risen over the past year, with inaction on deforestation also persisting, research by investor initiative FAIRR has shown.

Blueprint for 'loss and damage' fund drawn up ahead of COP28

A preliminary design for the controversial 'loss and damage' fund has been sent to COP28 negotiators - but the proposal lacks the support of the US, casting doubt over whether it will be agreed at the summit next month.

KKR announces $2.8bn close of second impact fund

American private equity firm KKR has announced the close of its $2.8 billion Global Impact Fund II (GIF II).

LGIM launches 'unique' ESG emerging market sovereign bond index fund

Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) has launched a "unique" sustainability-focused emerging market (EM) sovereign bond index fund in its Future World series, which it said aims to "eliminate" the "ingrained income bias" that impacts sovereign ESG scores.

Calling for a revolution to resolve food's sustainability paradox

Innovation and investment are needed to deliver more food production yet cut the industry's greenhouse gas emissions, argue Vincent Nobilet and Frédéric Dubois

UK urged to implement delayed SDR framework with amendments for social-related disclosures