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ESG data a heightened challenge in emerging markets

Ninety One is looking to step up its transition financing in emerging markets, but data continues to be an obstacle, says its chief sustainability officer Nazmeera Moola

India has tremendous scope for blue bonds, says regulator

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has opened a consultation on the potential of 'blue' bonds in the country alongside proposed updates to its green bond standard to align more closely with the Green Bond Principles (GBP) amid lacklustre uptake of its framework.

China Green Bond Principles will 'ensure place in global market'

China has published its own green bond principles (GBP) broadly based on the standard administered by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA)...

Singapore issues longest-duration sovereign green bond with debut

Singapore has raised SGD2.4 billion ($1.7 billion) from its maiden green bond which is believed to be the longest tenor sovereign green bond to date, with the 50-year deal more than twice oversubscribed.

'Sustainable' issuances could grow to be 15% of sukuk market, says Fitch

Sustainable sukuk are expected to represent 5% of the total sukuk market within five years - and could reach 15% over the "medium term", according to Fitch Ratings.

Australian super fund NGS Super divests from oil and gas

Australian fund NGS Super has divested from companies involved in oil and gas exploration and production.

Citi launches Asia-Pacific sustainability deposits

Foresight Group eyes more acquisitions

Ricardo Pineiro says the renewables infrastructure and private equity specialist is looking to "turbocharge" its growth, including through more acquisitions. Genevieve Redgrave reports

European companies 'could face wider ESG risks' avoiding Russian minerals

GIB Asset Management launches first EM fund