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PGGM acquires carbon storage firm stake

EU Omnibus: Commission says it will not run impact assessment

The European Commission will not run an impact assessment of an expected overhaul of EU sustainability regulations, despite calls from NGOs and investor groups urging it to run a detailed public consultation and impact assessment.

Greenbank starts nature reporting

EU Omnibus can simplify rules and boost sustainability, says Insurance Europe

Insurance Europe has emphasised its support for the European Commission's efforts to simplify sustainability regulations and enhance competitiveness through its first 'Omnibus' package.

ING: CSRD struggles feeding 'exceptionally high' sleeping SLL activity

ING saw an "exceptionally high" number of 'sleeping' sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) in 2024, as corporates struggled to deal with the forthcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements.

'Sovereigns should use ASCOR for SLBs'

The assessment framework could help bring credibility to the nascent market. Ahren Lester reports

'DFIs in a race to the bottom on pricing in EMs', warns Allianz GI

DFIs and MDBs sometimes under-price their emerging market investments, which can drive away the private sector, Allianz Global Investors has claimed.

Acting SEC chair signals agency won't defend 'deeply flawed' climate disclosure rule

The acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has indicated the agency's new administration will not defend its own climate disclosure rule.

UK makes pitch to lead world in transition finance with launch of council

London stands to become "the preeminent financial hub for transition finance" if a new Transition Finance Council is successful, according to its chair and former president of the COP26 climate conference, Alok Sharma.

TNFD adoption continues to grow

526 organisations have now agreed to adopt the Taskforce on Nature-related Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), up from 502 in October.