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Australian regulator told to 'send stronger signal' on sustainability collaborations

ISSB outlines further details on nature plans

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has announced further details of its nature workstream, including plans to assess biodiversity within its current sustainability standards.

People Moves, 2 August: Nordea, UBS Asset Management, Impax, HSBC ... and more

ASIC fines Mercer in 'landmark' greenwashing case

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has fined Mercer Superannuation AUD11.3 million ($7.7 million) for greenwashing, in a case the regulator said was the first of its kind and was a landmark for the financial services industry.

Moody's SPO share surge continues as 'big four' consolidate

The 'big four' sustainable finance second-party opinion (SPO) providers consolidated their market share in the first six months of 2024, with Moody's seeing another significant jump in share.

Judging the credibility of transition plans, part two

Investors preparing for a wave of transition plan disclosures face a complicated task to determine 'what good looks like', Michael Hurley writes

Bpifrance, Zebra Impact leads €27m funding in resistant weed biotech

Swiss Re launches 'first-of-its-kind' carbon credit insurance

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions supports insurance for long-term carbon credits

Solar power has a bright future, but factor in climate change, says Swiss Re

Solar operators, investors and insurers must "carefully consult" climate change scenarios to fully understand the future risks and opportunities from solar energy, according to Swiss Re.