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Interest rate rises 'choking off' green investments

Interest rate rises risk 'choking off' capital-intensive green investments, a report by Positive Money has warned.

M&G, Moody's chair UK ESG data and ratings code of conduct body

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has convened a working group to develop a 'significant' voluntary code of conduct for ESG data and ratings providers, which will be co-chaired by M&G and Moody's.

Video: Eugene Wong on sustainable bond standards and taxonomies

Eugene Wong, CEO of the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia (SFIA), shares his thoughts on how different markets are developing their own standards and how they compare.

Investor reaction to COP27: 'No confidence 1.5°C target will be hit'

The outcome of the COP27 agreement is a "step in the right direction", despite its failure to commit to phasing down fossil fuels and an overall lack of ambition, investors said.

ESMA ESG fund naming guidelines are 'significant step'

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has opened a consultation on proposed environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment fund naming guidelines...

Credit implications of COP27 hang on 'loss and damage' implementation, says Moody's

The credit implications of COP27 hang on how and when a fund for loss and damage is implemented, Moody's has said.

Mubadala buys stake in carbon exchange

MSCI launches EU banking climate disclosure product

COP27 agrees loss and damages fund, and need to 'transform' financial system

The COP27 talks have ended with a ground-breaking agreement to set up 'loss and damages' fund, but failed to make the strong progress in tackling emissions that many had hoped for.

Fannie Mae to provide MBS social impact disclosures