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Austria to build yield curve with six-year green bond

Austria plans to issue its latest green bond tomorrow, its head of Treasury told an Environmental Finance conference.

'Greenwashing is rife' in green bonds, says EU's Tang

Greenwashing is rife among green bond issues, an influential EU politician has told Environmental Finance's ESG in Fixed Income conference in London.

Japanese transition hindered by lobbying, says Market Forces

Intense lobbying from heavy industry in Japan is hindering progress and ambition from both government and financial institutions, Market Forces said.

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£250m private impact fund launched by Lloyd's

Insurance company Lloyd's has launched a private impact fund which will invest in climate mitigation, adaptation, circular economy and social inclusion.

LGIM to support climate resolutions at North American banks

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has announced it will support climate resolutions at several North American banks, including calls to phase out fossil fuels and report on scope 3 emissions.

Article 8 funds set to increase in 2023, says Fitch Ratings

The number of EU 'Article 8' sustainable funds is expected to "moderately increase" over the next year - despite stricter eligibility requirements, Fitch Ratings has said.

Indian central bank releases green deposit framework

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a framework for green deposits, in a bid to increase capital allocations towards green projects and counter greenwashing.

Royal Bank of Canada ranked world's biggest fossil fuel financier

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has been ranked the world's biggest financier of fossil fuels, as banks across the US, Canada and Japan continue to dominate financing for oil and gas expansion.

PfP Capital and Housing Growth Partnership launch housing joint venture