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World Bank: 'Save' SLBs with stricter standards and scrutiny

The World Bank said there are encouraging signs that the quality of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) is improving, but standard-setters, external reviewers and regulators also need to up their game to support the "revival".

HKMA sets 'transition principles' for banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has called on banks to follow a set of high-level principles for transition planning.

RBC's climate framework 'highly tentative', says IEEFA

Australian insurers to be put to climate test

MSCI and Google Cloud to launch AI solution to measure climate risks

'Landmark' Global Biodiversity Framework fund launched - but with $40m shortfall

A 'landmark' Global Biodiversity Framework fund was finally given the go ahead, but after just two governments made funding commitments, a further $40 million needs to be found by the end of the year.

Orchard Street pens first deal for maiden impact fund

Orchard Street Investment Management's debut Impact Fund has made its first acquisition.

Climate may force rate of inflation re-think, Australian central bank governor warns

Increasing uncertainty around the macroeconomic impact of climate change is likely to fuel a debate on how Australia's central bank manages inflation, its incoming governor has warned.

Ostrum AM: 'Very interested' in more social sustainability-linked bonds

Ostrum Asset Management is "very keen" to see more social-focused sustainability-linked bonds come to the market, to allow for diversification from its current climate-focused investments in the performance-based instrument.

Impact accounting: A 'gamechanger' in impact investment?

A model for 'impact valuation' could transform how investors view their contribution to sustainability issues, argues Astanor Ventures. Michael Hurley reports