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Canada plans new sovereign green bond, explores framework update

Canada is planning to issue a new 10-year bond under its existing green bond programme as it continues to develop plans to expand its framework.

SFDR impact add-on welcome, but 'additionality' questions remain - France's IFD

Impact investors stand to benefit from changes to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) - but questions remain about if and how they should explain how investments create impact, says a French industry group.

UK looking to develop 'mass market' for green home finance

'Impact at a critical juncture'

Veteran impact investor Sylvia Wisniwski says the market is evolving amid the turbulent geopolitical environment. Michael Hurley reports

The engagement bar is being lowered, but from a high point, says Mirova

Sustainability-focused investors need to remain "optimistic" and continue engaging with investee companies and new sectors despite the lowering of standards by some industry bodies, says Mirova.

CAF issues 'distinctive' debut 'Children and Youth Bond'

Development bank CAF has raised $61.6 million from its inaugural children-focused social bond, backed by investors including Nuveen, T Rowe Price, and Legal & General (L&G).

SFDR's transition category a win for impact market, says Finance in Motion

A category for climate transition funds in the EU's revised Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) stands to embolden impact investors targeting the theme, according to Finance in Motion.

Verdane and Scott Capital mark Aquavest launch with Bluewater Bio stake

Artesian 'very supportive' of 'Amazonia Bond'-inspired sustainable bonds

Australian alternative investment firm Artesian said it would be "very supportive" of any other sustainable bond issuances which adopt a targeted regional link after the success of the "unique" Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Amazonia Bond programme.

EBA consults on using capital buffers to manage climate risk exposures