UK, Italy, Canada and Japan fall significantly short of annual $20bn biodiversity finance goal
First of its kind could spur further issuance in the region
Defence leaders blame ESG for banking and investment issues
Proceeds from the bond will aid women on low incomes and reduce unpaid work
Amazon oil and gas financiers criticised for poor risk management
A Marine Le Pen victory in the French elections threatens new green finance policies
Malaysia’s reNIKOLA issue makes waves in the growing green sukuk market
As a new political term starts in Europe, there are various no-regret options to bridge the energy transition investment gap
Banks less transparent about exposure and pose a threat to financial stability, says new study
UN special envoy weighs in on climate role for UK financial authorities ahead of UK election
EBA warns sustainability disclosure requirements could lead to ‘unintentional greenwashing’
After a successful inaugural green bond, Iceland is eying a gender-linked issuance
Banks warn of limits in stretching risk frameworks for climate tech investments
UN special envoy calls for stronger Canadian climate finance policies
Reporting by European entities from 2025 may put pressure on international lenders in advance of 2029 deadline
A growing trend sees smaller lenders stepping into deals that larger lenders may not be willing to finance
Around 24 jurisdictions planning to implement ISSB standards, says organisation’s chair
The new rule is not just for investment or fund managers
Development bank defends fossil fuel investments as necessary on net zero pathway
Most bank finance for Europe’s oil and gas giants ignored low-carbon projects, research claims
Banks report ‘a lack of clear and consistent data’ related to several aspects of climate threat
SLBs not suitable for debt-laden countries, but for other emerging markets they can help fill significant financing gaps
US and Japanese banks remain biggest financiers to polluting industries
Protest also planned during bank’s AGM about links with defence companies arming Israel
Countries facing existential climate threats concerned about access to finance
Common system would help investors better understand investment risks, says ADB panel
Risk transfer instruments can free up Basel III capital for banks active in emerging markets, says IFC managing director