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ECB to 'stress test' banks on nature-related risk

The European Central Bank (ECB) is to assess banks' loan default risk to sectors of the economy most affected by "dwindling ecosystems".

People Moves, 23 May: The Nature Conservancy, Robeco, Lloyds Bank ... and more

'EU GBS is not burdensome regulation,' says PwC

Issuers should "start preparing early" to adopt the EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) as the groundbreaking regulation is likely to make green bond reporting a "natural extension" of their broader sustainability reporting requirements, according to consultancy PwC.

Greenwashing risk scaring off competitors, says Impax, as it records £11.9bn AUM fall

A turnaround in performance since the start of the year and less competition could help turn around the fortunes of Impax Asset Management, says CEO Ian Simm, after it suffered an £11.9 billion ($16 billion) fall in assets under management.

Issuance-level sustainable bond ratings can 'highlight refinancing risk'

Investors are increasingly looking at the potential for instrument-level sustainable bond ratings to help tackle the challenge of 'greenwashing' risk associated with bond and project refinancing.

Comment: Gloom engulfs Wall Street's green bond bankers

Underwriters are praying for a greenium to help cure the sustainable bond market malaise. Peter Cripps reports

Royal London acquires UK infra asset manager

Standard Chartered, BII provide $100m for Kenya and Tanzania

MUFG becomes seed investor in Singapore ESG platform Gprnt

Mirova Gigaton Fund backs EDF Renewables with $10m loan