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Second UK green bond launch delayed amid string of climate policy announcements

The launch of the second UK sovereign green bond has been delayed in order to allow investors to digest a string of climate policy updates...

Sustainable investors remain cautious on UK green gilts

As the UK prepares to issue it second sovereign green bond after a record-breaking debut, sustainable investors continue to raise concerns about certain aspects of its green bond programme. Ahren Lester reports

UK readies second green bond auction for next week

The UK has announced plans to launch its second sovereign green bond auction next week, a month after its successful record-breaking green bond debut.

Canada to expand climate disclosure requirements

The climate-related risk disclosure requirements of financial institutions in Canada will expand, the country's financial regulator has said.

UK green gilt uncovers 'pent-up' sterling green bond demand

Bloomberg and LSEG launch net-zero initiative

Credit rating agencies, index providers and stock exchanges have launched the Net Zero Financial Services Providers Alliance (NZFSPA).

Moody's: Japan's FSA ESG disclosures may have limited immediate usefulness

Forthcoming mandatory ESG disclosure requirements from Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) may have short-term limitations, Moody's Investors Service has said.

French financial system 'significantly exposed' to biodiversity risk

The French financial system is 'significantly exposed' to physical and transition biodiversity risk, according to academic research by the country's central bank

UK urged to issue inaugural green bond with 2033 maturity

A majority of investors and banks have urged the UK to issue its maiden sovereign green bond with a 2033 maturity...

ESG risks cited in 72% of public sector rating actions in 2020

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks were cited as material credit considerations in 72% of public sector...