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Outflows from ESG funds don't tell the whole story, says Aberdeen

Outflows from pooled funds hide a more "grounded" understanding of sustainability among institutional investors, who are increasingly turning to bespoke solutions, according to Aberdeen.

Market 'relatively inefficient' at pricing ESG risks, says Aberdeen

Issuers that are managing ESG risks effectively are not always being rewarded with tighter spreads or better market access, according to UK-based investor Aberdeen, as limited disclosure does not always reflect progress.

Lack of actionable adaptation investments, says Aberdeen

There is abundant ambition around adaptation, but not enough actionable investment opportunities or metrics to identify investments with real impact, according to Aberdeen Investments, which has come up with its own "investment decision-useful" framework.

Aberdeen scraps Scottish nature blended finance fund

Aberdeen Investments has halted development of the Aberdeen Climate and Nature Impact Fund (aCANIF), a fund that aimed to expand native woodlands in Scotland, the UK asset manager has confirmed.

Kate McGrath named head of ESG fixed income at Aberdeen

Kate McGrath has been named as head of ESG, fixed income at Aberdeen, taking over from Marianne Zangerl.

Discussions over future of £100m Scottish nature finance partnership 'ongoing'

The future of a blended finance initiative with plans to raise up to £100 million ($135 million) for nature restoration in Scotland looks unclear, after reports suggested that investment manager Aberdeen had left the partnership.

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.

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Côte d'Ivoire launches 'bold' sovereign sustainability-linked debt framework

Côte d'Ivoire has published its sustainability-linked finance framework, preparing the ground to become the first sub-investment grade sovereign issuer of the target-based instrument.

Aberdeen: 'Public bond markets are well-primed for climate adaptation and resilience'

Bond markets may be thinking about climate adaptation and resilience finance "all wrong" when looking for investable assets, according to Aberdeen Investments, noting that public fixed income markets are already well-equipped for investing in the theme.