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Political climate apathy means more pressure on private finance - EIB's Calviño

Converging crises that place more emphasis on defence and competitiveness have forced the energy transition into "a new phase" in which there is more reliance on the private sector, the president of the European Investment Bank (EIB) said.

Iberdrola issues €1.5bn EuGB

Green bond stalwart Iberdrola has raised €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) through an European Green Bond (EuGB), in a transaction that was more than three times oversubscribed.

Bank of England adjusts collateral policy to consider climate risks

The Bank of England will no longer accept bonds issued by corporates that derive revenue from thermal coal mining as collateral, as part of wider efforts to 'green' its lending and investments.

Nissay unveils GPIF-commissioned guide to impact investments

Nissay Asset Management has published research on impact investing, which includes a summary of strategies and a discussion on how the practice links with investors' fiduciary duty.

Foresight impact and real assets an 'ideal fit', says Guinness, as WHEB changes hands again

A deal to acquire Foresight Group's £1 billion ($1.3 billion) public markets business by Guinness Global Investors has been described as an 'ideal fit', although it means impact investor WHEB changes hands for the second time in two years.

Will the EU pull the rug from under the ETS?

Investors fear a review of the EU's foundational carbon pricing system could undermine the transition. Michael Hurley reports

AI build-out 'conundrum' poses 'real challenge' for sustainable bonds

The massive capital expenditure required for the build-out of artificial intelligence (AI) is coming to bond markets, posing a "conundrum" for sustainable investors ahead of clients increasing questions on the topic.

Use one set of sustainability datapoints across EU rules, pensions group urges

The EU should establish a unified 'core' set of sustainability datapoints and measurement approaches to be used across a range of financial regulations, PensionsEurope has argued.

HASI prices $1bn green bond for sustainable projects in the US

US sustainable infrastructure investor HASI has priced a $1 billion green bond, with proceeds earmarked for financing and refinancing of its green projects.