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Forecasters raise predictions of Atlantic hurricanes

The three leading hurricane forecasters have all warned of increased Atlantic hurricane activity in their mid-season updates.

UniCredit plans 2028 coal sector exit in updated policy

UniCredit has taken a harder line against thermal coal, pledging to stop financing its mining or burning entirely by 2028, as the exodus from the carbon-intensive fuel by global lenders continues.

ESG ETF assets could hit over 3% of market by 2029, Morgan Stanley

Rapid growth of assets in environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) could see them hit almost $600 billion - equivalent to around 3.2% of the total market - by 2029, according to Morgan Stanley.

GISD calls for blended finance fund for increased UN SDGs funding

The UN-convened Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance has developed more than 60 proposals calling for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to receive accelerated funding, including through data standardisation and a blended finance fund.

Climate change to prolong wildfire seasons by months - Four Twenty Seven

Four Twenty Seven has created a dataset projecting changes to the likelihood of wildfires in a world affected by climate change.

People Moves 7 August: UniCredit; Arup; London Stock Exchange

Investors must step up their game on climate risk management

Leading institutional investors are working to align their portfolios with the goals of the Paris Agreement. More should follow their lead, says Ian Simm of Impax Asset Management

Talanx finances two Spanish solar projects for €250m

The Talanx Group said it will finance two solar power projects in Spain via a €250 million ($296 million) credit insured project bond. This is the seventh solar power plant investment by Talanx.

Letter to the editor - The importance of energy efficiency

Fulcrum launches £70m Paris-aligned equity fund

Fulcrum Asset Management has launched a global equity fund which is aligned to the climate goal of the Paris Agreement.