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France: Record 2026 sovereign green bond issuance forecast

France has increased the amount it can potentially raise from green bonds in 2026 to €23 billion ($27 billion), laying the foundations for record-breaking annual volumes from the major sovereign issuer.

Asset managers call for institutional investor 'opt-out' of SFDR

Funds marketed only at "professional investors" should be able to "opt out" of disclosure and categorisation obligations in an overhauled Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the EU's largest asset management association argued.

ADB issues first 'glacier melt' green bond

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised $100 million from a green bond focused on supporting and raising awareness for resilience projects focused on the impact of melting glaciers.

Sustainable bonds insight 2026 published

After returning to more than $1 trillion in annual issuance in 2024, the green, social, sustainability, sustainability-linked, and transition bond market took a step back from that milestone in 2025, as widespread US issuer caution compounded global slowdown trends, according to the latest Sustainable Bonds Insight report.

Metrobank prepares PHP5bn sustainability bond debut

Exclusive: NatureAlpha launches free nature risk tool

NatureAlpha has launched a tool to help financial institutions "take their first step" on nature risk analysis, which will be open-source for a limited time.

Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference returns on Thursday

Environmental Finance's Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference returns to London on Thursday.

US managers exiting NZAM 'will be expected to prove' sustainability credentials

US asset managers who left the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative will be expected to prove their stewardship activity keeps pace with industry best practice, according to a UK pension fund.

Why credible fossil fuel phase-out needs carbon finance

Carbon finance can accelerate fossil fuel phase out, but integrity matters, writes Julie Aguko

Bpifrance raises €1bn from debut 'European Green Bond'

French public sector investment bank Bpifrance has raised €1 billion ($1.2 billion) from its first green bond using the 'European Green Bond' (EuGB) label.