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Most carbon projects not currently insurable, says CFC

Specialist insurance provider CFC has told Environmental Finance that the majority of carbon credit projects are not currently insurable, but coverage is expected to grow as a pre-requisite for financing.

Only four bonds currently meet 'nature bond' guidance, says Sustainable Fitch

Only four green, social and sustainability (GSS) bonds would currently meet the guidelines laid out by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) for a nature bond.

Austria raises CHF140m from Swiss franc green bond tap

Austria has raised CHF140 million ($174 million) from a tap of its existing 15-year Swiss franc-denominated green bond - as it responded to demand from bank treasuries.

FAB issues 'milestone' HKD390m 'blue bond'

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has become the first Gulf bank to issue a 'blue bond', describing the HKD390 million ($50 million) deal as a "defining milestone".

Financial institutions urged to help develop nature transition pathways

Financial institutions have been urged by WWF and the Green Finance Institute to help the UK develop nature-positive transition pathways, in a bid to scale up private investment into nature.

Investors take a stand against deforestation

Ahead of the rainforest COP, investors are engaging with Brazil and other governments on the importance of forest protection. Michael Hurley reports

Sustainable commercial paper market strengthens as 'appreciation' expands

Interest in sustainable corporate paper (CP) is growing, as issuers, investors and other market participants grow more confident about the valuable role of the short-dated instruments in sustainable finance, according to NatWest.

Pension fund engages on natural capital, readying for 'right time to allocate'

A UK workplace pension scheme is increasingly using natural capital data to engage with asset managers, its responsible investment manager has said.

Aware Super, National Wealth Fund creates UK battery platform with £500m

Aegon launches IG transition bond fund