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UK's competition regulator 'very unlikely' to punish climate collaboration

The UK's competition regulator has said it is "very unlikely" to punish businesses working together to tackle sustainability issues including climate change.

First Sentier to launch nature-related risk toolkit

First Sentier Investors has said it will launch a toolkit to help other financial institutions navigate nature-related risks.

Asian banks not taking enough action on nature-related risks, warns WWF

Banks across Asia are failing to take action on nature-related risks in their supply chains, which could put them at risk from tightening regulation, WWF Singapore said.

AIGCC launches forestry and energy transition working groups

Sustainable bond fund assets dip to $34bn in 2022

Despite a bumper crop of fund launches and many established funds reporting robust net inflows, global sustainable bond fund assets fell more than 6% as tough markets dragged on performance. Ahren Lester reports

We will give you safe harbour on transition planning, says UK FCA's ESG head

Companies and financial institutions should not face the risk of legal action for collaborating to develop climate transition plans, according to the director of environment, social and governance issues at the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

S&P launches environmental commodities index

Natural capital investment roles 'not easy' to fill

An increasing number of roles in natural capital investment are being created, a recruiter has said, but filling them often requires compromises because of a skills shortage.

NGFS interested in UK transition plan framework, says BoE's Breeden

There is international interest in the UK's plans to develop a world-leading "gold standard" for climate transition plans, including from members of the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), a senior central banker has said.

Australian regulator launches greenwashing litigation against superfund

The Australian regulator has launched court action against 'superfund' Mercer Super for misleading its sustainable fund investors over its involvement in fossil fuels.