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Japanese transition bonds could help refine concept of transition finance, says Axa IM

Japan's planned mammoth transition bond issuance programme could help fixed income markets "refine" what should be considered a credible 'transition' investment, according to an investment analyst at Axa Investment Managers.

EF revamps its Environmental Market Rankings

In response to market feedback, Environmental Finance is pleased to announce its Annual Market Rankings will now be renamed the Environmental Market Rankings.

South Pole founding CEO steps down following controversy

South Pole has announced its long-serving CEO, Renat Heuberger, is stepping down with immediate effect, following criticism over its involvement in a Zimbabwean project.

People moves 10 November including USS, Nuveen, MUFG, Natixis IM, and more

India raises INR50bn from new sovereign green bond

Moody's launches corporate net-zero assessment scores

Moody's Investors Service has published a framework for its net-zero assessments (NZAs) for corporates, which scores their contribution to global climate goals.

Ditching governance reforms 'will diminish attractiveness of UK companies', warns pension fund

The UK regulator's move to ditch reforms to require more sustainability reporting by company board and audit committees will make UK companies less attractive to investors, a senior executive at one of the country's largest pension funds has said.

Mitsubishi Electric plans debut green bond for semiconductor plant

Unlocking the potential of catalytic capital

Catalytic capital can be transformative in supporting private investors to deploy capital at scale for a just transition to net zero, writes Kieron Boyle

Phoenix Group: Time for the UK government to form its own transition plan

The UK government would help to catalyse investment in climate solutions if it produced its own transition plan, Phoenix Group has argued.