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Money market funds the 'sustainable asset class of choice' in 2025

European Article 8 and 9 money market funds have "taken equities' role as the sustainable asset class of choice so far this year", according to LSEG Lipper, although it has "no clear idea" why.

Aavishkaar eyes first carbon strategy

Aavishkaar Capital is looking to fundraise for its first carbon strategy, Environmental Finance has learned.

COP30 CEO urges countries to present missing NDCs

ESMA signs deal with European Environment Agency to combat greenwashing

Corporates looking for 'SBTi Plus' approach to transition plan assessment

SBTi assessments are widely used, but corporates are looking to provide extra layers of credibility. Ahren Lester reports

'EU ESG ratings regulation has already improved transparency'

The EU's ESG ratings regulation has already contributed to improvements in transparency and comparability of products, according to a manager at PwC.

UmweltBank launches €50m green and social bond ETF

German sustainability-focused bank UmweltBank has launched a passively managed €50 million ($58 million) dedicated green and social bond exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Thai water firm issues IFC-backed 'blue bond'

Thai water infrastructure and supply firm East Water has raised THB620 million ($19 million) from its debut 'blue' bond which has been backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Sustainable debt round-up: Svenska Handelsbanken, OCBC and AirTrunk ... and more

'Rising interest' in SLBs in 'maturing' Cambodian sustainable bond market

There is growing interest in sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) in Cambodia as a pioneering 'accelerator' initiative generates a strengthening pipeline of issuance.