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Banks under fire for funding that threatens biodiversity

The world's largest banks have been named and shamed for continuing to fund activities that threaten the biodiversity of the planet.

Bank of China issues first 'blue bonds' in Asia

The Bank of China (BoC) has issued the first blue bonds in Asia, raising nearly $950 million in a transaction described as a "milestone" in the development of financial instruments that help protect the oceans.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Aligned, Farrer Park, StarHub, FENC and Iberdrola

Citi's $150m impact fund makes first investments

US bank Citi has made the first commitments via its $150 million impact fund, in businesses that provide services for affordable housing, female employment, 3D printing and renewable fuels.

Bridges and AEA plan $400m SDG-aligned IPO

UK-based investment firm Bridges Fund Management and US-based AEA Investors plan to raise $400 million by floating a new 'blank-check acquisition company' with a focus on impact investing.

GISD calls for blended finance fund for increased UN SDGs funding

The UN-convened Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance has developed more than 60 proposals calling for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to receive accelerated funding, including through data standardisation and a blended finance fund.

Bank of America becomes third US lender to join carbon accounting initiative

Bank of America (BoA) has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), the third major US lender to join the initiative in the past week, as pressure builds on financial institutions to tackle the emissions of their lending and investment portfolios.

No banks are outstanding at ESG, study finds

A study of 30 leading banks concluded that not one warranted being classified as 'outstanding' when it comes to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.

UN's Principles for Responsible Banking tightens signatory scrutiny

Signatories of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) have voted to establish a governance body to ensure effective implementation of the commitments, which could ultimately lead to laggards being thrown out.