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Client demand fuelling sustainability-focused fund launches, Aviva Investors finds
23 May 2024Greater appetite for climate change-themed strategies has led to more sustainability-focused fund launches over the past year, according to new research by Aviva Investors.
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UK FCA calls for voluntary adoption of ISSB, as it confirms delay to consultation
23 May 2024 -
Emerging market GSSS issuance hits all-time high in 2023, Amundi report finds
23 May 2024Green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond issuance in emerging markets reached an all-time high last year, according to a joint report by Amundi and the International Finance Corporation, largely driven by growth outside of China.
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Emirates Islamic raises $750m from 'milestone' debut sustainability sukuk
23 May 2024Emirates NBD-owned lender Emirates Islamic has raised $750 million from its inaugural sustainability sukuk, described as a "milestone" deal following the publication of key market guidance.
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LGIM leads push for Nippon Steel to disclose its climate lobbying
22 May 2024 -
Dutch pension firms invest $160m into NBS strategy
22 May 2024Three Dutch pension providers have collectively invested DKK1.1 billion ($160 million) into the latest fund from nature-based solutions firm Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP).
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Robeco survey finds investors expecting 'disorderly' transition
22 May 2024Over three-quarters of investors expect the transition to a low-carbon economy to be in some way "disorderly", with only a small minority expecting governments and markets to work together, according to a new survey.
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Impax closes fourth infra fund at €459m
22 May 2024 -
Lazard acquires Austrian solar PV business
22 May 2024 -
Banks using PRB framework to aid CSRD reporting in absence of finance sector guidance
22 May 2024Some banks are using a framework designed for the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) initiative to help meet reporting requirements under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) webinar heard.