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Green bond investor focus on 'co-benefits' continues to grow, says QTC

Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) said investors are requesting more information on the social and economic 'co-benefits' of 'green' projects financed through its green bonds, adding that this trend is set to continue.

Sustainable Finance 2.0 is coming - and AI is the accelerant

The convergence of fintech and climate finance is just beginning and is a positive disruption for markets, writes Aleksi Tukiainen

Impact investment momentum is unique and growing, Eurazeo claims

Market momentum for impact investing is "unique" and growing as institutional investors seek out new strategies from experienced investment managers, according to Eurazeo executive board member Sophie Flak.

Net Zero Ventures bags €125m for first close

People Moves, 7 June: Abrdn, Savills IM, CPP IB, South Pole ... and more

Investors call for ramping up of ocean biodiversity data coverage

A group of large global investors has called on ESG data providers to develop better coverage of ocean biodiversity to help manage risks and meet the wider goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Singapore Taxonomy's CGT inclusion progressing - but without transition

Advanced work is underway for the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy to be added to the EU-China Common Ground Taxonomy (CGT), but it will not include the transition elements of the Singaporean sustainability list.

Australian sustainable fund labelling proposal focuses on UK alignment

The developers of the Australian sustainable fund labelling proposals are looking "very closely" at the UK naming rules to see "whether we can align" with the requirements published in November.

RepRisk launches thematic scoring for companies

Nature is a keystone asset class, says Lombard Odier

Nature should be treated as a standalone asset class, rather than an offsetting strategy, given the critical role it plays in the wider economy and in tackling issues such as climate change, a panel heard.