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RLAM developing 'just nature' framework

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) is working on the concept of 'just nature', as it looks to bring social considerations into its growing focus on natural capital.

A critical moment for democracy and the rule of law

Companies must now navigate an environment where political risk is no longer peripheral, it is strategic, writes Ashley Hamilton Claxton

Sustainable debt round-up: Caixabank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Latvanergo ... and more

Emirates Islamic: Sukuk deal shows investor understanding of SLLBs growing

The pioneering sukuk from Emirates Islamic has highlighted the growing awareness and appetite among investors for sustainability-linked loan bonds (SLLBs), but the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based bank said the nascent instrument still needs to focus on credibility to scale.

Pakistan makes 'strong step forward' with debut sovereign green sukuk

Pakistan has raised PKR32 billion ($113 million) from its debut sovereign green sukuk, with the "milestone" deal more than five-times oversubscribed and expectations for more sustainable sukuk deals in the country.

Islamic venture capitalists needed, says GIFP

Islamic venture capitalists are needed to scale up early-stage sustainable projects and technologies, an Environmental Finance conference has heard.

Dubai Islamic Bank publishes landmark SLLB framework

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has published the first Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bond (SLLB) from an Islamic finance-focused institution.

Meridiam signs agreement to develop renewables in Egypt

COP29: MDBs update 'common framework' and pledge $120bn to climate financing

Bond round-up: Qatar, Emirates Islamic Bank, Pandora ... and more