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Moody's: 2023 sustainable bond issuance could 'eclipse' $950bn forecast

Moody's Investors Service believes that sustainable bond issuance could "eclipse" its initial $950 billion forecast for 2023, after a strong start to the year.

Japanese bond investors told to maintain pressure on 'transition' issuers

Bond investors in Japan have been recommended to review at least annually the progress of companies in high-emitting sectors, in guidance that aims to help financial institution engagement published by a Japanese regulator.

S&P launches nature and biodiversity risk assessment

S&P Global Sustainable 1 has launched a nature and biodiversity risk portfolio assessment service.

People moves 28 July including OCBC, First Sentier and more

MSCI, Bloomberg among big-name signatories to Japan ESG data code of conduct

Major data providers MSCI and Bloomberg are among 17 signatories to a Japanese code of conduct for ESG data, the country's regulator has revealed.

Impact fundraising grew rapidly in North America in 2022, says Preqin

Impact investing has continued to gain traction in North America despite the ESG backlash in the US, according to a report.

Impact investors in $33m electric vehicle funding round

ICE extends coverage of impact data to answer growing investor demand

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has extended its data coverage relating to the alignment of investments with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to 50,000 companies and 1.2 million securities, in partnership with Util.

The JETPs: an engine of progress

The Just Energy Transition Partnership model is maturing, and it has immense potential as a financing framework, write Mafalda Duarte and Abhishek Bhaskar.

Goldman Sachs launches two sustainable bond funds

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has launched two sustainable bond funds, focused on the US dollar and corporate bond market.