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France launches landmark inflation-linked green bond

Prolific green bond issuer France has launched its first inflation-linked green bond, which is believed to be the first instrument of its type.

ESMA: ESG funds cheaper and outperform conventional peers

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds outperformed their conventional non-ESG peers while also being cheaper, according to a European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) study.

Lombard Odier launches sustainable private credit strategy

Aggregate ESG ratings should be abolished

Aggregated environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings should be abolished, according to a survey, as results show that market participants "do not speak the same language" on what ratings are or should be.

Canada updates sustainable finance advisory council mandate

Aviva crosses £1bn real estate transition loan target early

IFC, UN strengthen sustainable stock exchange collaboration

Nomura, Mitsui build stakes in natural capital manager New Forests

Japanese financial services firm Nomura has acquired a 41% stake in Australian natural capital management firm New Forests in a deal that also saw Mitsui & Co boost its stake in the forestry firm.

Axa IM claims 65% of assets are 'net zero' aligned