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Bank of Japan to launch climate change investment fund

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to launch a fund later this year for investments in projects that address climate change.

Cardano plans green bond push as it publishes 2050 net-zero targets

US climate disclosure tussle develops over SEC filings role

A tussle is developing over whether mandatory climate disclosures in the US should feature in the closely scrutinised annual regulatory filings or as a separate document, with some major firms opposing inclusion in annual filings but some significant investors backing such a move.

Amundi: 'Hot' SLB market set for growth

The sustainability-linked bond (SLB) market is set for strong growth and diversification of issuer types, Amundi has said.

Central bank group to discuss incorporating biodiversity risks into policy frameworks

A study group examining how central banks can manage the threat posed by biodiversity loss to financial stability has set out its work agenda, which includes discussion of whether biodiversity risks should be incorporated into macroprudential policy frameworks and instruments.

MSCI to enter SPO market for green and social bonds

MSCI has revealed that it is planning to launch itself as a provider of second-party opinions (SPO) for green and social bonds.

Sustainability-linked debt: the risk of ESG-washing

Sustainability-linked loans and bonds may have different sustainability performance targets and pricing mechanisms from one another, but innovative new pricing structures may increase the risk of 'ESG-washing' across the whole asset class, Lori Shapiro writes

People Moves 18 June: Andurand, EFAMA and more...

Bloemen leaves Franklin Templeton

Trium Capital hire new sustainable fund manager