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Transition commodities a growing 'sweet spot' for LGIM

A webinar heard that investing in the green economy has become a popular theme for investors in recent years, and there are further opportunities to invest in transition. Jennifer Forrest reports

One-year delay to Deforestation Regulation agreed by EU Council, Parliament

The EU Deforestation Regulation will apply one year later than initially proposed, after agreement by the European Council and Parliament staved off proposals from right-wing politicians to water down the rules.

Astarte launches $350m Chilean regen-ag strategy

Sustainable real assets investor Astarte Capital Partners is to manage a $350 million regenerative agriculture-focused fund alongside Chile-based Toesca Asset Management.

Two more investors adopt SDR labelling ahead of FCA deadline

A pair of investors have adopted labelling under the Financial Conduct Authority's Sustainable Disclosure Requirements (SDR), ahead of yesterday's deadline.

Sienna bags €150m for third energy transition fund

Proving the case for natural capital investments

As Climate Asset Management celebrates passing $1 billion of assets, its CEO Martin Berg says it hopes to launch a follow-up fund next year. Peter Cripps reports

We haven't yet 'cracked the nut' on biodiversity credit demand, says BNP Paribas

A clear economic case for the voluntary acquisition of biodiversity credits has yet to be made, BNP Paribas Asset Management has said, calling for "humility" whilst the market develops.

People Moves, 29 November: Northern Trust, HSBC, European Commission, Finance for Biodiversity ... and more

SEC likely to withdraw climate rules, former Commissioner predicts

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Donald Trump is likely to withdraw a proposed rule governing climate-related financial disclosures by US companies, a former commissioner has predicted.

SocGen sets €500bn sustainable finance target