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NGFS warns of inflationary impact of climate policy missteps
22 October 2024Central bankers have been warned that increased action by policymakers to limit climate change risks feeding inflation, if it is not "credible" and clearly signposted, according to the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).
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WEF urges against 'oversimplified and misleading' biodiversity credit claims
22 October 2024The World Economic Forum (WEF) has urged businesses not to make oversimplified and misleading claims about their use of biodiversity credits within nature action plans.
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The power of additionality: Blue bonds could boost sustainability
Blue bonds could boost sustainability efforts in emerging markets
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COP16 kicks off with calls for 'significant investment'
21 October 2024COP16 has kicked off in Colombia, with urgent demands for private capital to be committed to nature protection and restoration by the end of the conference.
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Verra to cut 25% of workforce
21 October 2024Verra is to cut "roughly 25%" of its workforce, new chief executive Mandy Rambharos has announced, saying the move would allow it to focus "more intently on maintaining the rigour and integrity of our standards programmes".
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Manager of €100m French listed equities biodiversity fund selected - with RfP for private fund expected in Q1
21 October 2024Sustainability specialist Mirova has won a competitive tender to manage a listed equities fund focused on biodiversity, with a private assets strategy expected to be launched in coming months.
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The evolution of the Natural Capital asset class
21 October 2024Natural Capital, impact and climate represent a growing sleeve for investor allocations, writes David Shelton
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Investors 'sick' of SFDR eating into sustainability innovation resource
21 October 2024Investors are "sick" of the onerous EU reporting and disclosure regulation stifling their ability to invest in innovation around sustainable finance, attendees at last week's Environmental Finance Sustainability Data EMEA conference heard.
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QNB issues 'first' blue bond in Turkiye
21 October 2024QNB Türkiye has raised $125 million from a sustainable bond that includes a ground-breaking 'blue bond' tranche, becoming the first Turkish issuer to come to market with a sustainable water-focused deal.
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HKMC issues largest social bond in Asia Pacific
21 October 2024Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) has raised around $3 billion from its third social bond transaction, becoming the largest social bond deal in Asia Pacific to date.