News round-up: BNP Paribas, IFRS Foundation and Aquila

Shareholders expect us to be sustainable, says Swire

Shareholders in global conglomerate Swire are asking fewer questions about its sustainability because they already expect them to be sustainable, Environmental Finance has heard.

Members network to push for 'global norms' on transition plans after TPT disbands

A membership network is set for launch that will "support the development of global norms for transition plans", the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) revealed in a report marking the end of the taskforce.

Natixis: Repos invaluable for 'working sustainable assets harder'

Sustainable repos are increasingly being recognised for their value in "working sustainable assets harder," according to Natixis - including "crowding in" underutilised asset categories in the sustainable bond market.

EFG AM launches global impact bond fund with BlueOrchard

Achmea IM to launch corporate green bond fund

Dutch pension fund manager Achmea Investment Management (IM) is set to launch a dedicated corporate green bond fund by the end of 2024 as the market has matured to be "very similar" to the conventional corporate bond market.