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Green bond fund assets reach $25bn

Despite challenging market conditions, total assets in green bond funds hit $25 billion at the end of 2021. Ahren Lester reports

Impact-washing demands safeguards

Safeguards against false claims of positive impact are necessary to protect the market, writes Alberto Monzonis

HSBC commits to 'phase down' fossil fuels

Carbon market platform launched

A voluntary carbon market platform has been launched by Climate Impact X (CIX) to facilitate the listing and selling of international carbon credits.

BlueOrchard to launch second impact insurance fund

Investment manager BlueOrchard Finance said the impact-focussed insurance fund it manages is fully deployed, and it plans to launch a follow-up fund over the course of the next two months.

Business certified carbon neutral using blockchain

Bond round-up: EDP, Iberdrola, Singapore HDB, Chunghwa, Aavas ... and more

IFSCA Indian sustainable lending consultation

SEC climate rules 'likely to spur legal action'

Climate disclosure rules set to be decided next week by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will most likely spark legal action against the agency, according to the president of the US Impact Investing Alliance.

IOSCO aims to tackle greenwashing in 2022 work plan

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has identified 'greenwashing' among its areas of focus as part of a sustainable finance work plan.