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Khan Bank to raise $130m from first social bond in Mongolia

Mongolian lender Khan Bank is preparing to raise up to $130 million from the first social bond from a Mongolian issuer.

SDR and the need for independent assessment

Some asset managers plan to use internal controls, such as the risk management function and sustainability committee, to perform the independent assessment required under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements, writes Annie Omojola

Stewart Investors launches global emerging markets sustainability strategy

Stewart Investors has launched the Global Emerging Markets (ex-China) Leaders Sustainability Fund, an active, long-only equity strategy.

Rewilding project secures 'groundbreaking' €100 carbon credit deal

A rewilding project in Lincolnshire, England has sold carbon removal credits for €100 per tonne, in what it is being described as a 'first-of-its-kind' deal.

SBTN releases nature target setting guidance

UK's Modern Slavery Act 'a huge disappointment', claims RepRisk CEO

The UK's Modern Slavery Act (MSA) has been a "huge disappointment", argued the CEO of RepRisk, adding that he expects the EU's incoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to have more impact.

Redwheel to acquire sustainable infrastructure investor Ecofin

UK-based investment manager Redwheel has agreed to acquire the assets of $1.4 billion sustainable infrastructure investor Ecofin for an undisclosed fee from Tortoise Advisors, in a move that will expand Redwheel's sustainable product range.

German banks, insurers publish data guide for CSRD

Almost 30% of SLBs could miss their 2024 targets, says AFII

There have been "strong examples" of impactful sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) transactions in the market as they approach their 2024 targets, according to the Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute (AFII) ...

Nigerian Exchange launches dedicated sustainable bond platform