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What the ECtHR climate ruling means for businesses and investors

A watershed legal ruling could help investors push for more ambitious climate action, writes Alison Ogley

Capital markets union essential for EU's climate transition, says head of French central bank

Europe needs to unlock hundreds of billions of euros by finalising the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and harnessing Europeans' private savings for investing in the climate transition, according to a prominent central banker.

IFC, BII and Proparco back Senegal telecoms expansion with €87m SLL

Working group to develop ESG ratings, data products code of conduct for Hong Kong

People Moves, 17 May: Impact Investing Institute, Abrdn, Basel Committee and HSBC

Nordea launches two sustainable bond funds

Nordea Asset Management (Nordea AM) has launched two dedicated euro-denominated sustainable bond funds, a month after it closed its social bond fund.

ESMA name rules important step in unlocking transition finance, says BNPP AM

Improved clarity from regulators on what constitutes a sustainable investment is a pre-requisite for unlocking widespread investment in 'transition' assets to reach net zero, according to the CEO of one of Europe's largest asset managers.

Regnan eyes Japan, UK for impact investment opportunities

A large number of attractively valued companies in Japan and the UK is prompting Regnan to increase exposure in its global equity impact strategy.

Maynilad readies first Philippines 'blue bond'

Water and waste firm Maynilad Water Services is preparing to raise up to PHP15 billion ($261 million) from its debut 'blue bond' in late May, which will be the first instrument of its type from a Philippine issuer.

The devil's in the detail: Spotting climate winners and losers

Nuanced analysis is needed to understand each company's climate transition potential, Ben McEwen writes