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AIGCC report helps investors manage nature-related risks

The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has published its report on how investors can effectively manage nature-related risks.

'Greenflation' likely in near-term, says Pictet-IIF research

"Considerable economic disruption" from policies to support the transition to net zero is likely, feeding inflation in the near term and raising the risk of stranded assets and asset bubbles, according to research by Pictet Asset Management and the Institute of International Finance (IIF).

Klaveness Combination raises NOK300m from SLB tap

Annual sustainable sukuk issuance to double 'soon' after guidance

Annual issuance of sustainable sukuk could more than double to reach $30 billion "soon" amid rising interest for the Islamic sustainable finance instrument and the publication of key market guidance, market experts have argued.

Market still seeking the language of nature investments, say Nuveen

Further work needs to be done to better articulate why investors should invest in nature, an Environmental Finance conference has heard, with financial institutions calling for more consistent language and data.

Trump victory would be 'disastrous' for sustainability

Investors would need to step up in advocating for sustainability in the advent of a Trump victory in the US presidential elections, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

Octopus launches natural capital strategy

Octopus Investments has launched a natural capital strategy focused on offsetting carbon emissions via UK land-based assets.

Set national transition plans - but not transition finance definition, industry groups say

A detailed definition of 'transition finance' would be unhelpful and policymakers should instead focus on providing more policy support and public finance for emissions intensive industries to decarbonise, investor groups told a UK government-mandated taskforce.

Circular businesses can outperform companies with 'improved' ESG practices

The exit environment for impact investments has become increasingly attractive in recent months, according to Circularity Capital's Jamie Butterworth, although 'improving bad ESG practices' will not always bump up returns.

NextEnergy's fifth fund completes first Polish solar PV investment

NextEnergy Capital has acquired a Polish solar photovoltaics renewables portfolio.