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ESMA fund guidelines may be headwind for sustainable bonds, says Abrdn

The recently published sustainable fund naming guidelines published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) could dampen demand for labelled sustainable bonds, according to Abrdn.

Alcazar Energy Partners II closes at $490m

Carbon pricing revenues exceeded $100bn in 2023, says World Bank

Revenues from carbon pricing exceeded $100 billion in 2023, the World Bank has found, but it warned policymakers are not moving fast enough to put a price on carbon.

White Summit Capital buys Portuguese biomethane producer

BII invests $30m to expand Tanzania telecom coverage

CSRD will see 'explosion' of quality ESG data, says AllianzGI

The first round of reports in line with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will see an "explosion" of quality sustainability-related data that will help asset managers prove to clients the value of sustainable investing, according to AllianzGI.

Investors 'need direction from policymakers' on transition

Policymakers have been urged to provide clear transition pathways and identify a "most likely scenario" to help investors develop their own transition plans.

More than 40% of ESG funds would breach ESMA naming rules, ClarityAI says

More than 40% of funds using environmental and impact terms are invested in assets that breach exclusionary criteria in new EU fund name rules, potentially requiring managers to change their fund's name or divest assets, ClarityAI has said.

ETF Partners to back 'green' digital sustainable businesses via €285m fund

Environmental technology-focused venture capital impact investment firm ETF Partners has closed its fourth fund at €285 million ($310 million), exceeding its €250 million target.

Gresham House urges UK government to "provide reassurance" on biodiversity net gain

Gresham House has called on the UK government to provide further reassurance on the implementation of the Biodiversity Net Gain legislation, to help scale up private-sector involvement.