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Chile raises UF24m from landmark sustainability-linked bond

Chile has raised UF24 million ($925 million) from its first sovereign sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issued in the local non-circulating currency, with the inflation-linked deal more than three times oversubscribed and attracting international investors.

European Parliament rejects motion to block corporate reporting legislation

The European Parliament has voted against an attempt to block incoming corporate reporting legislation, giving the final stamp of approval for implementation next year.

Loan round-up: Uruguay, SMBC Aviation Capital, Avanse ... and more

'Scope 4' emissions 'key' to assessing real world transition impact

Calculating the 'Scope 4' avoided emissions is "very important" if you are trying demonstrate the real world impact of your operations and investments, and is especially important when assessing companies that provide climate solutions, an Environmental Finance event heard.

Japanese regulator readies guidance to spur impact investment in start-ups

From Michael Hurley in Tokyo

Ring Capital and EDHEC Business School launch impact seed fund

Green, social bonds 'perform better' than sustainability bonds

A sustainable fixed income investor prefers dedicated green and social bonds over sustainability bonds because they perform better in secondary markets.

CIP closes two funds, bagging €2bn

Pioneer Point grows energy efficiency portfolio with two deals

The Future of ESG Data 2023 conference round-up

Will the standardisation of ESG disclosure really make a difference, and will ESG ratings stand the test of time? These were among the discussion points at the conference, writes Peter Cripps