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AllianzGI, EIB target €500m for emerging markets impact fund

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have raised €440 million ($509 million) for a blended finance fund that will invest in climate-focused investment funds and projects active in emerging markets and developing countries.

M&G invests in plastics recycling firm

M&G has invested an undisclosed amount in UK-based plastics recycling firm Plastic Energy as part of a €145 million ($168 million) fundraising round.

'Much needed' EU, China common ground taxonomy published

The International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) has published its long-awaited initial scoping report detailing its "common ground" taxonomy (CGT) of green activities, described as a "much-needed" attempt to set global definitions.

COP26 round-up, 5 November: IEA, CDP and BSI

UK group presents voluntary carbon markets guide at COP26

A UK group to promote "high-integrity, scaled markets" for voluntary carbon offsets has presented guidance at COP26, which aims to predict "what the future of the ... markets may look like".

People Moves 5 November: Mike Bloomberg, PRI and more...

Michael Bloomberg joins Mark Carney as Co-Chair for GFANZ

David Atkin succeeds Fiona Reynolds as head of PRI

Puro.earth adds members to advisory board

Colin Graham to head Robeco's sustainable multi asset solutions