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US banks lament data gaps in first Fed climate scenario analysis

The Federal Reserve's first climate scenario analysis of the country's six largest banks exposed widespread data gaps that threaten to undermine the accurate assessment of climate-related risks.

M&G invests €107m into public-private partnership impact fund

M&G has invested €107 million ($115.3 million) into the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE), a public-private partnership (PPP) impact fund providing access to finance for underserved microfinance lenders and financial institutions in developing countries in southeastern and eastern Europe.

EDF urges scaling-up of 'Payment for Ecosystem Services' instruments

The Environmental Defense Fund has called for a further scaling up of 'Payment for Ecosystem Services' (PES) system to help boost nature-related disaster preparedness, particularly for developing countries.

Sustainable infrastructure index launched

V-Square Quantitative Management has launched a sustainable infrastructure index in partnership with Morningstar.

Loan round-up: Boliden, Matrix Renewables, Adani Green ... and more

Inconsistency of nature strategies damaging credibility with investors, says FAIRR

Concerns surrounding the credibility of nature and climate strategies are "plaguing investors", agriculture-focused investor coalition FAIRR has warned, as it urges governments to step in to provide more clarity and 'guardrails'.

UK asset owners to target natural capital in next 18 months

Half of UK asset owners are 'already investing' in natural capital or plan to invest in the next 18 months, a study of institutional asset owners has found.

Rise in net zero targets not matched with credible transition plans, LGIM says

An increase in the number of companies which have set targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions has not been matched by a rise in "credible" climate transition plans, Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) says.

Turk Telecom readies $500m sustainability bond debut

Turk Telecom is preparing to raise up to $500 million from its inaugural sustainability bond, which would make it the first Turkish telecommunications firm to enter the sustainable bond market.