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EuGB issuers doing a 'good job' as market share doubles

2026 issuance is already at record levels, with early reporting also indicating encouraging trends for the strength of the regulated green bond label. Ahren Lester reports

Sustainable bond issuance hits two-year high in second quarter

Sustainable bond issuance volumes reached $288 billion in the second quarter of 2026, marking the highest quarterly total since the first quarter of 2024.

EF's Sustainability Data Guide 2026 published

Environmental Finance has launched its latest annual Sustainability Data Guide, shining a light on the rapid evolution of the sustainability data market.

The dark side of AI investment

The fast-growing but loosely regulated artificial intelligence industry offers the potential for strong returns - but at what risk, asks Rob Langston

Dunand-Chatellet named as successor to Zaouati at Mirova

Natixis Investment Managers has appointed Léa Dunand-Chatellet to succeed Philippe Zaouati as chief executive of sustainable investment affiliate Mirova.

Banks' uneven progress on sustainability flagged in UNEP FI survey

Weaknesses in banks' management of sustainability risks have been flagged in a report that points to the need for improved disclosure of forward-looking information.

MSCI in $120m physical risk data deal

The arms race to provide physical climate risk data escalated today as ESG data provider MSCI announced the $120 million acquisition of First Street, and Sustainalytics revealed a new collaboration with data providers.

Just transition: Sustainable bond guidance to unlock 'immense promise'

An initiative has been launched to develop "practical" guidance to integrate 'just transition' considerations into sustainable bond markets, amid fears the theme has been "lost in translation" within allocation and impact reporting.

Big Nature Impact Fund raises £65m after narrowing focus

Finance Earth's fund has finally reached a first close, with a refreshed remit and institutional investor backing. Genevieve Redgrave reports

Sustainable debt round-up: IBRD, Ireland, Hong Kong ... and more