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Investors take a stand against deforestation

Ahead of the rainforest COP, investors are engaging with Brazil and other governments on the importance of forest protection. Michael Hurley reports

Sustainable commercial paper market strengthens as 'appreciation' expands

Interest in sustainable corporate paper (CP) is growing, as issuers, investors and other market participants grow more confident about the valuable role of the short-dated instruments in sustainable finance, according to NatWest.

Pension fund engages on natural capital, readying for 'right time to allocate'

A UK workplace pension scheme is increasingly using natural capital data to engage with asset managers, its responsible investment manager has said.

Aware Super, National Wealth Fund creates UK battery platform with £500m

Aegon launches IG transition bond fund

NZBA halts activity as it calls vote on structure

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has paused all activity ahead of a member vote on its future structure following the exit of a number of signatories.

German banks propose deleting taxonomy reporting from EU Pillar 3 rules, citing Omnibus

A group representing German banks has called for the deletion of reporting requirements on alignment with the EU taxonomy, under Pillar 3 rules on banks' risk exposures, in a submission to the European Banking Authority (EBA).

Sustainable debt round-up: IBRD, Hydro One and Avanse Finance ... and more

We must simplify how we talk about responsible investing, says Nuveen's O'Brien

The sustainable investment industry needs to drastically change how it communicates with investors as it comes under pressure from ESG sceptics, said Nuveen's global head of responsible investing.

Saudi Awwal Bank launches 'Tier 2' green bond debut

Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has launched a debut US dollar-denominated 'Tier 2' green bond amid growing issuance of the regulatory capital instrument in sustainable format.