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IMF: Debt-for-climate swaps 'can be superior' to other debt relief instruments

BlackRock acquires Australian energy storage firm

BlackRock Real Assets has acquired a 100% equity stake in Australian energy storage developer, Akaysha Energy, for an undisclosed sum.

ESG data analysis platform in development in Singapore

Malaysian stock exchange to launch carbon market

Bursa Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia's stock exchange, is to launch a voluntary carbon market in late 2022.

Transition methodologies failing to meet Paris Agreement, academics warn

Existing methodologies commonly used by companies, investors and regulators for calculating transition pathways are failing to accurately reflect the Paris Agreement goals, with academics warning that most business will consequently fail to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in time.

Actis acquires Vietnamese renewables firm

Commonwealth Bank to face shareholder resolution on emissions targets

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) is to face a shareholder resolution which calls on the bank to stop financing fossil fuel expansion.

India close to setting up local carbon market, says S&P

Emerging markets 'generate the most material outcomes'

While emerging markets are behind on ESG, Kunal Desai says this presents an opportunity for investors to drive 'potent' shareholder returns. Genevieve Redgrave reports.

Apex launches Singapore ESG compliance service