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MSCI launches green, social bond and loan SPO service

MSCI ESG Research has launched a second-party opinion (SPO) service for green and social bond and loan issuers, which it claims "goes beyond" minimum market standards.

Gap growing between climate leaders and laggards in heavy industry

The steel sector is pulling ahead of its peers in climate target-setting and alignment, Adam Matthews writes

Australian regulator survey finds climate risk gaps

ISSB consultation draws 1,300 responses

One fifth of California's carbon offset reserves burned, study says

Singapore issues longest-duration sovereign green bond with debut

Singapore has raised SGD2.4 billion ($1.7 billion) from its maiden green bond which is believed to be the longest tenor sovereign green bond to date, with the 50-year deal more than twice oversubscribed.

Irish regulator launches climate risk guidance for re/insurers

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has launched a public consultation on its newly created climate change risk guidance for re/insurers, and warned the peril should no longer be managed as an emerging risk.

'Sustainable' issuances could grow to be 15% of sukuk market, says Fitch

Sustainable sukuk are expected to represent 5% of the total sukuk market within five years - and could reach 15% over the "medium term", according to Fitch Ratings.

Xpansiv acquires Evolution Markets

Commodities exchange Xpansiv has acquired carbon markets broker Evolution Markets for an undisclosed sum.

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