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Say-on-climate 'needs more evidence', says Fidelity

Fidelity International committed to continue voting in 'say on climate' votes, but it admitted more evidence is needed that they are leading to "real world emissions reductions".

CPP Investments to acquire US energy producer

Bond round-up: Intesa Sanpaolo, spotlight on financial institutions, Ontario ... and more

EU Green Bond Standard: Provisional deal on landmark regulation agreed

The ground-breaking green bond regulation is now on the home straight after key compromises were sealed, with sustainability-linked bonds now firmly in sight of EU regulation. Ahren Lester reports

ISSB standards require more detail to support assurance, say accountants

International sustainability reporting standards could make providing external assurance of reporting more challenging, according to the results of a survey.

M&G Catalyst invests in Aon intellectual property strategy

M&G Investments has invested $300 million in a strategy to back "innovative, intellectual property-backed businesses", via its Catalyst fund.

UK's competition regulator 'very unlikely' to punish climate collaboration

The UK's competition regulator has said it is "very unlikely" to punish businesses working together to tackle sustainability issues including climate change.

First Sentier to launch nature-related risk toolkit

First Sentier Investors has said it will launch a toolkit to help other financial institutions navigate nature-related risks.

Asian banks not taking enough action on nature-related risks, warns WWF

Banks across Asia are failing to take action on nature-related risks in their supply chains, which could put them at risk from tightening regulation, WWF Singapore said.

AIGCC launches forestry and energy transition working groups