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Correction: Review clause for extending CSDDD to financial institutions' investments ditched in Omnibus

A clause which would have required a review of EU due diligence rules to also cover financial institutions has been ditched as part of the Omnibus package to simplify regulation.

Legal challenge of Omnibus being considered, says law group

Young professional of the year/rising star: Gratien Davasse

The winner of the IMPACT Award is helping shape the future of biodiversity and nature-related finance, writes Annabelle Palmer

World Bank issues first 'outcome bond' linked to Article 6

The World Bank has issued its first 'outcome bond' linked to carbon credits issued under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, in a deal that could pave the way for similar transactions.

GPIF selects Nissay for impact investment research mandate

KfW expects to surpass €100bn in cumulative green bond issuance in Q1

KfW laid out plans to raise up to €15 billion of green bonds in 2026 "if conditions are favourable", which would likely bring its cumulative issuance past the €100 billion ($110 billion) mark during the first quarter of the year.

Transition plan implementation axed as EU politicians hammer out Omnibus agreement

EU politicians have agreed to delete a clause requiring companies to say how they are implementing climate transition plans, despite warnings from investors that this information is crucial for holding companies to account, as the long-running Omnibus saga nears a conclusion.

Amundi launches biodiversity fund

Amundi has launched a biodiversity credit fund for both institutional and retail investors.

Personality of the year: Philippe Zaouati, Mirova

Philippe Zaouati, founder and chief executive officer of Mirova, has been named Personality of the year in this year's IMPACT Investment Awards, as judges recognised the firm's "leading role" in the sustainable finance community.

Winners of the 2025 IMPACT Investment Awards revealed

The winners of the 2025 Environmental Finance IMPACT Investment Awards have been announced