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MuniFin considers social bond issuance in 2023

Finnish credit institution Municipality Finance (MuniFin) is considering a return to the social bond market in 2023, after it hiked its funding plans for the year.

Loan round-up: SUNeVision, Brim, Prime Infrastructure ... and more

EU banks 'want better short-term climate scenarios', report finds

Banks that underwent a climate stress test by the EU's regulator have called more robust scenarios to be used in future exercises.

ESG 'likely to be the dominant force in investing within five years'

ESG is likely to be the dominant stream of investing within five years, boosted by regulation and better prospects for returns, SIX has predicted.

ResponsAbility raises $106m for food and agriculture fund

CDPQ, CEFC to invest AUD200m in agricultural land

Cut capital charges for blended finance transition funds, EU told

The European Commission has been told it should spur sustainable investments in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by reducing the charges incurred by insurers for backing blended finance funds.

Bond round-up: Commercial Bank of Dubai, Middle East spotlight, Kao, NLB ... and more

CIP invests $350m in Korean wind projects

HSBC raises concerns over slow progress on COP27 loss and damage fund

Talks over the COP27 loss and damage fund have made slow progress and could miss its target of being up and running at the next COP, in Dubai.