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IFRS completes absorption of VRF

The IFRS Foundation has completed its absorption of the Value Reporting Foundation, in the latest step in the consolidation of the myriad of sustainability disclosure initiatives.

Spatial data key to tackling nature-climate 'nexus', paper says

Octopus grows assets to £4.6bn with pensions renewables mandates

Octopus Investments has grown its funds under management to £4.6 billion ($5.6 billion), after it raised £2 billion in the 12 months to 31 March.

Growing evidence of 'green shorting', says State Street

There is growing evidence of 'green shorting' in the securities lending markets, according to State Street Global Advisors.

Swiss Re says impact insurance could evolve into market 'staple'

Swiss Re, one of the world's largest reinsurers, would "like to see a convergence of impact investing and the insurance industry", commenting that 'impact insurance' helps the impact space attract more traditional investors.

Augment, Danish IFU invest $85m in Origo Energia

Investors should 'get ahead of' biodiversity regulation, says Jefferies

FCA warns against 'misleading' disclosures

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned against issuers making "misleading" disclosures and net zero commitments.

Why we need blockchain to help fight climate change

Distributed ledger technology has a role in helping to avoid double-counting of emissions reductions, says Dave Sandor

US Fed publishes climate-related financial stability risks study