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Hydrogen 'hype' needs to be tempered, says Generation IM

A "fast and furious" rush of planned projects to create clean hydrogen energy means that "the world might end up having more hydrogen in 2030 than it could actually use", Generation Investment Management has warned.

People Moves, 15 September: Climate Asset Management, State Street, MSCI... and more

Will today prove a turning point for natural capital?

What is the TNFD's final framework released on Monday expected to say, and will it mark an inflection point for embedding nature in finance, asks Genevieve Redgrave

EU mulls scrapping Article 8, 9 distinction and creating sustainability 'categories'

The EU is considering radical changes to its controversial Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) that could see it ditch the Article 8 and 9 designations that are widely used by investors to signal the sustainability ambition of funds.

Regulation, TNFD to turn the tide in oceans investing, says Sustainable Fitch

Despite a limited number of investable opportunities currently, changing regulation and initiatives such as the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) could turn the tide for sustainable investments in the world's oceans, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Ginnie Mae launches 'social bond' label for investors

Ginnie Mae will launch a 'social bond label' for investors in its single-family mortgage backed security (MBS) programme from October, which it described as an "important step" for the US government-owned residential mortgage agency.

World Federation of Exchanges publishes guidance on green equities

The World Federation of Exchanges has issued guidance on how to apply the Green Equity Principles it issued in March, arguing that the asset class could "play an important role in helping to create a more sustainable world".

Eurazeo acquires recycling specialist

The Tortoise and the Hare of sustainable investing

The US is pulling ahead of the EU and UK because of its shorter-term climate fix of subsidies and tax credits, argues Max Griffin

Loan round-up: Port of Melbourne, SMI, Citicore Solar ... and more