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Allianz & Zurich launch blended finance investment company

Allianz and Zurich have partnered with Germany's KfW and FinDev Canada to jointly launch an investment vehicle to grow private finance for sustainable development in emerging markets.

DBS Bank's Muenkel joins ANZ

Better capex data is not a 'nice to have' for investors, webinar hears

While corporate capital expenditure (capex) data offers investors "a clear signal of low-carbon transition credibility", investors are increasingly demanding better data, an Environmental Finance webinar heard.

Exemption for asset managers in ESRS 'creates a reporting vacuum'

The EU risks creating a "reporting vacuum" that undermines investors' data needs if it proceeds with a proposal to exempt asset managers' reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), observers warned.

Extreme heat 'emerging as a structural economic risk', warns Allianz

Extreme heat has the potential to hit up to 7% of GDP in major European economies by 2030, and is likely to "compress" expected returns on capital and the value of investments, according to modelling by Allianz.

Issuers get taste for 'Wonton' green bond market

Foreign issuers are turning to the Hong Kong market for their green bond issuances amid "strong demand" for labelled sustainable bond instruments among local investors, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Standard Chartered both debuting public 'Wonton' green bonds this month.

Tide appears to be turning back to sustainability, says AllianzGI

After a challenging year for sustainable investing, there are signs that the sentiment appears to be turning more positive, according to Allianz Global Investors.

Enliven Housing signs AUD480m social loan debut

Enliven Housing has secured a AUD480 million ($345 million) social loan facility to finance its development of specialist disability accommodation in Australia.

Christensen leaves Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors' head of sustainable & impact investment Matt Christensen has left the business after five years at the asset manager.

New ESG gap emerging across supply chains, warns Allianz Trade

An ESG data gap is emerging, as European countries aim to diversify their supply chains away from China into countries where ESG reporting is at a less developed stage, creating challenges, according to Allianz Trade.