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  • Latvia launches second sustainability bond after framework update

    03 June 2026

    Latvia has launched its second sovereign sustainability bond today (3 June) after the Baltic country published its updated framework last month.

  • Achmea preps impact-focused private debt strategy for Q3 launch

    02 June 2026

    Achmea Investment Management is aiming to raise €250 million ($291 million) for a new private debt strategy for institutional investors, investing across four key impact themes predominantly in the Netherlands and north-west Europe.

  • Swiss sustainable finance group blacklists seven oil & gas firms' bonds

    01 June 2026

    The Swiss Association for Responsible Investments (SVVK-ASIR) has recommended its members halt further investments in debt issued by seven fossil fuel companies.

  • 'Landmark' second Chinese sovereign green bond 10-times oversubscribed

    29 May 2026

    The Chinese government has raised RMB6 billion ($885 million) from its second green bond, with the dual-tranche deal attracting an orderbook in excess of RMB62 billion.

  • What does regulation mean for the future of ESG ratings?

    25 May 2026

    The EU's ESG ratings regulation raises existential questions for some providers, Michael Hurley writes

  • UK's BII and CIP back $300m India renewables platform

    19 May 2026

    A $300 million platform for renewables projects in India has been launched by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and the UK government's development finance institution British International Investment (BII).

  • Beyond aid - the case for a new development compact

    18 May 2026

    The architecture that governs development finance is no longer fit for purpose, writes Leslie Maasdorp

  • 'Nature is not a separate or secondary topic to climate'

    13 May 2026

    Nordic Investment Bank is taking "important first steps" to make nature core to sustainable finance, Zanda Krukle tells Ahren Lester

  • Kate McGrath named head of ESG fixed income at Aberdeen

    05 May 2026

    Kate McGrath has been named as head of ESG, fixed income at Aberdeen, taking over from Marianne Zangerl.

  • IIX raises $92m from seventh 'Women's Livelihood Bond' despite headwinds

    30 April 2026

    Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) has raised $92 million from its seventh 'Women's Livelihood Bond' (WLB), after market stresses led it to fall a little short of being its largest ever gender-focused sustainability bond to date.