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Water funds see returns sink

Almost all European or Asian water funds posted negative returns over the past year, writes Thomas Cox

Inconsistent ESG ratings 'failing to measure impact'

Inconsistent ESG ratings "do not necessarily measure" a company's impact on society and the planet, which is making it difficult for investors to make informed investment decisions, a report has said.

MAS creates sustainable finance advisory panel

Saudi Arabia green bond highlights 'clear issue' for market

The ground-breaking $3 billion debut green bond issuance from the Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth fund has highlighted a "clear issue" that continues to impact the green bond market, according to a leading sustainable investor.

UK should 'seriously consider' taxonomy timeline after government overhaul

The UK government should reconsider the timeline for its taxonomy of sustainable activities after the entry of Prime Minister Liz Truss' administration, its independent advisory group has said.

Comment: The UK's sustainable finance rules: A job half done

The new UK government needs to finish the job started by its predecessors, and belatedly finalise its sustainable finance policies, writes Peter Cripps

BlackRock hit with $794m Louisiana divestment due to 'net zero' push

The treasurer of Louisiana has pledged to divest from all investments made by the state in BlackRock funds in a further escalation of the sustainable investing political backlash in the US.

HSBC: Asian GSSS bonds lose their shine

Macquarie invests in carbon offsets consultancy

Taking the brakes off onshore wind

Lifting the effective ban on onshore wind farms in the UK will "release the brakes" for investors, Foresight tells Environmental Finance.