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88% of investors keen on sustainability-linked bonds, despite greenwashing fears

The large majority of investors are investing, or considering investing, in sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), according to a survey by Natixis, despite many flagging the risk of the instruments being used for 'greenwashing'.

EU carbon market update: 02 March 2021

Shaping the UK's inaugural green gilt to maximise impact

In tomorrow's UK Budget statement investors will be looking out for details of the UK's maiden green bond. Simon Bentley shares his thoughts on how to make the issue a success.

UN fund makes $41m SDG blended finance investments

The UN's Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Fund has committed to invest in a series of projects aimed at contributing to the Global Goals.

Sustainalytics tops CBI verification market share

WCI carbon market update: 01 March 2021

EBA advocates for 'green asset ratio' for banks

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published advice underlining the importance of the 'green asset ratio', supported by other KPIs, as a key means to understand how institutions are financing sustainable activities and meeting the Paris Agreement targets.

Use SFDR draft standards as reference point, ESAs say

Financial institutions in the EU should "use as a reference" draft technical standards for sustainability-related disclosures until the standards formally enter into force, the three European Supervisory Authorities have said.

News Round Up: Varma, Aviva, Qontigo, SEEIT, and more

Maryland considers US state law covering conservation finance