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Cut capital charges for blended finance transition funds, EU told

The European Commission has been told it should spur sustainable investments in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by reducing the charges incurred by insurers for backing blended finance funds.

Bond round-up: Commercial Bank of Dubai, Middle East spotlight, Kao, NLB ... and more

CIP invests $350m in Korean wind projects

HSBC raises concerns over slow progress on COP27 loss and damage fund

Talks over the COP27 loss and damage fund have made slow progress and could miss its target of being up and running at the next COP, in Dubai.

NA100 to provide update next week, but not list of target companies

The Nature Action 100 (NA100) will provide an update next week, but a list of focus companies will not be published until later this year, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has said.

UN ocean agreement to provide investors with 'better' impact data

Folksam backs first 'road safety' bond from World Bank

Swedish insurance firm Folksam has fully invested in a SEK1 billion ($93 million) Sustainable Development Bond from the World Bank, which is believed to be the first focused on road safety enhancing projects in developing countries.

UK audit committees call for sector-specific ESG guidance

Actis sells African renewables business

We won't reach a point where all investments are impact, says AXA IM Alts

The market for investments that target positive social or environmental impact will always represent a relatively smaller portion than those that manage sustainability risks, according to the head of Axa IM Alts' impact investments strategy.