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More private capital is needed to help hit forestry targets, says Gresham House

The UK and other countries need to attract more private capital to help them hit their reforestation targets, Gresham House has argued.

AfDB: 'Record' orderbook for landmark 'sustainable hybrid' bond

The African Development Bank (AfDB) said its ground-breaking debut 'sustainable hybrid' capital bond attracted a "record" orderbook for the multi-lateral development bank (MDB), with the $750 million deal more than eight-times oversubscribed.

Bond round-up: Queensland, BADEA, IBRD, ... and more

IOSCO should oversee ESG data and ratings principles for regulators, S&P suggests

The International Organisation for Securities Commissions (IOSCO) should develop a centralised set of principles for good conduct by ESG data and ratings providers, a senior executive at S&P has recommended.

BADEA issues social bond for debut bond deal

The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) issued a social bond, as it marked the "significant milestone" of its first ever bond issuance.

UK to raise £2.5bn from first 2024 green bond deal

The UK will raise £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) from a tap of its 2053 sovereign green bond in an auction to take place next week, marking the start of its 2024 sustainable bond issuance after a record-breaking 2023.

Amundi looking to 'escalate' engagement and voting on biodiversity

Amundi is looking to escalate its engagement activity against companies that have a negative impact on biodiversity, including potential voting action at proxy season.

AfDB launches ground-breaking 'sustainable hybrid' bond

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched the first 'sustainable hybrid capital' bond from a multi-lateral development bank (MDB).

Circular economy 'super underdeveloped', claims M&G

The circular economy will be a key investment theme for 2024, being one of the sustainable development goals that is "going backwards".

ECB makes nature risk a priority

The European Central Bank (ECB) has added 'nature loss and degradation' to its key areas of focus for the next two years.