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Transition plans to increase focus on Indigenous communities - Sustainable Fitch

Issues related to Indigenous peoples will gain more traction within transition plans, as investors and regulators continue to recognise their materiality to the transition, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Hong Kong's reporting changes to 'enhance disclosures in mainland China'

Upcoming changes to reporting standards in Hong Kong could enhance sustainability reporting across mainland China, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Gender equality a rising priority for Japanese investors, says Sustainable Fitch

Gender equality has risen as a priority for institutional investors and bond issuers in the Japanese market, following an increase in gender-focused regulations in the country, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Investors 'left to fend for themselves' amid lack of social guidance

The sustainable finance market is "being left to fend for itself" when it comes to identifying material social metrics, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

PPC: Transition commitment prevented 'forced selling' of SLB, says Barclays

The clear transition commitment outlined by Public Power Corporation (PPC) appears to have helped avoid "forced selling" of its sustainability-linked bond (SLB) after a target failure,...

Article 8 funds set to increase in 2023, says Fitch Ratings

The number of EU 'Article 8' sustainable funds is expected to "moderately increase" over the next year - despite stricter eligibility requirements, Fitch Ratings has said.

Cement SLBs set to rise, says Sustainable Fitch

As pressure mounts on the cement industry to decarbonise, sustainability linked bonds are set to become an important part of financing companies' transition, Sustainable Fitch has said.

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Chinese banks not shifting away from coal, says Sustainable Fitch

Despite a movement into 'cleaner' assets, Chinese banks have yet to shift away from coal, which risks leaving many with stranded assets, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Taking sustainable sukuk to the next level

Islamic financiers are hoping to capitalise on growing international ESG demand, Fitch Ratings' Bashar Al-Natoor tells Genevieve Redgrave