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'Defence blind spot hides widespread exposure in SFDR funds'

A "defence blind spot" exposes investors in sustainability-themed funds to conventional weapons manufacturers, according to exclusions-based index provider the Justice Company.

Exclusive: Combined climate and nature value-at-risk tool launched

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and NatureAlpha are launching a tool to price climate and nature value-at-risk, as part of a partnership that could see them release a nature index later this year, Environmental Finance has learned.

Sustainable debt round-up: Intesa Sanpaolo, California Community Choice Financing Authority, Snam ... and more

Australia prices A$7.5bn green bond

The Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) has priced a A$7.5 billion (US$5.3 billion) 10-year Green Treasury Bond.

Australia hires banks for second sovereign green bond

Australia is planning to launch its second sovereign green bond next week after hiring four banks to lead manage the deal.

Iceberg introduces biodiversity and human rights screening

Iceberg Data Lab has introduced a new screening for sensitive biodiversity areas and conflict zones as part of a set of upgrades to its nature data following client demand.

Pension funds, insurers and regulators appointed to Canada taxonomy group

Representatives of Royal Bank of Canada, La Caisse and insurer Co-operators are among members of a newly appointed group to lead development of Canada's 'green and transition' sustainable finance taxonomy.

Could the US conservation easement model be the answer to improving biodiversity in Europe?

Conservation easements provide the bridge between working landscapes and rewilding objectives, writes Charlie Pringle

Focus on transition, not simplification, NGOs urge EU

EU-US regulatory divergence points to 'chaotic transition', says T Rowe Price

The US repeal of the central legal foundation for federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, and concurrent regulatory changes in the EU point to "a chaotic transition" ahead, one of the world's largest asset managers has warned.