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NatWest: 'Imperative' bond issuers attract fast-growing transition funds

Bond issuers should not let the "ambiguity" of transition finance definitions hold them back from the "clear opportunity" that the "significant and growing" transition fund market offers, according to NatWest.

People Moves, 5 December: M&G; Climate Finance Partners; Green Impact Exchange ... and more

Failing to 'keep 1.5°C alive' shouldn't mean demise of portfolio temperature targets, investors say

Investors rejected suggestions to abandon temperature-related targets for investment portfolios, after a leading figure suggested doing so amid growing consensus that the world will breach a target to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

Aegon launches IG transition bond fund

People Moves, 4 July: ResponsAbility, Morningstar, Riyad Bank, Aegon ... and more

Defence sector should not be ruled out entirely by investors, says Aegon AM

Investors must be open-minded about defence spending by sovereigns, Aegon Asset Management has said, but ruled out inclusion of the sector within labelled bonds.

Aegon AM 'hesitant' to endorse sovereign SLBs

Aegon Asset Management is "hesitant" to give a blanket endorsement to sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), an Environmental Finance conference heard, alongside fears issuers may underestimate the work required.

Sovereign debt engagement 'not comparable' with corporates, says Aegon AM

Engagement with sovereign sustainable debt issuers is still "not comparable" with corporate issuers, Aegon Asset Management told attendees at an Environmental Finance conference, highlighting particular difficulties over reputational risk.

Green bond issuers should ride out geopolitics, says Slovenian government

Green bond issuers need to "hope for the best" amid more difficult geopolitical circumstances, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

UK's sustainability rules no barrier to investment in defence, FCA says

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said its sustainability rules do not prevent investment in, or finance of, defence companies - days after a group of politicians urged changes to remove "unnecessary barriers" linked to financial institutions' ESG policies.