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FCA: Building 'trust' in transition finance essential

The UK regulator sees assurance of sustainability-related disclosures as an important next step in promoting integrity in sustainable finance, Mark Manning tells Michael Hurley

People moves, 14 April: CSSB, GSAM, Allianz ... and more

£250m private impact fund launched by Lloyd's

Insurance company Lloyd's has launched a private impact fund which will invest in climate mitigation, adaptation, circular economy and social inclusion.

Climate Asset Management to lead Apple 'carbon removal' fund

Apple has launched a fund to which it will commit "up to" $200 million to invest in "high-impact, scalable, nature-based carbon removal offsets".

CBI launches sustainability-linked bond certification scheme

The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has launched a certification scheme for sustainability-linked bonds and company-level transition plans, in what the influential not-for-profit called a "major step forward" for financial markets.

LGIM to support climate resolutions at North American banks

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has announced it will support climate resolutions at several North American banks, including calls to phase out fossil fuels and report on scope 3 emissions.

'Tide has turned' on UK water companies

Water utilities face a conundrum as they look to invest to address environmental issues, Thomas Cox writes

Loan round-up: JSW, Ziraat Bank, Akbank ... and more

Article 8 funds set to increase in 2023, says Fitch Ratings

The number of EU 'Article 8' sustainable funds is expected to "moderately increase" over the next year - despite stricter eligibility requirements, Fitch Ratings has said.

Indian central bank releases green deposit framework

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a framework for green deposits, in a bid to increase capital allocations towards green projects and counter greenwashing.