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Bpifrance raises €1bn from debut 'European Defence Bond'

French public sector investment bank Bpifrance has raised €1 billion ($1.2 billion) from a sustainable bond-inspired labelled 'defence bond' in a deal almost four-times oversubscribed.

Resilience key topic at COP30, but don't forget about mitigation, says Spanish regulator

Although resilience has been one of the most popular topics at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, delegates not lose sight of the importance of mitigation, said Helena Viñes Fiestas, the commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority.

Blackstone transition strategy invests $1.2bn in CCGT to power AI

EU Parliament's Omnibus agreement puts transition at risk, warns PRI

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has warned that Omnibus I proposals passed by the EU Parliament won't simplify reporting but could instead lead to additional complexity and costs.

Climate financing growth makes $6trn net-zero gap achievable by 2029

Mirova backs soil carbon project with $30m

Philippine National Bank plans PHP3bn sustainability bond

Growing confidence in Article 6 markets, finds IETA

An annual carbon market survey has found that confidence in Article 6 markets continues to grow but some caution remains over sectoral compliance markets.

Ardian bags €100m for nature-based solutions impact fund

Ardian is to hold a first close for its first nature-based solutions fund with €100 million ($115 million) in capital commitments.

Data providers warn of 'unintended consequences' in TNFD plans

Data providers have broadly welcomed the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations on nature data upgrades but have warned of potential "unintended consequences" in the details.