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NZBA halts activity as it calls vote on structure

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has paused all activity ahead of a member vote on its future structure following the exit of a number of signatories.

German banks propose deleting taxonomy reporting from EU Pillar 3 rules, citing Omnibus

A group representing German banks has called for the deletion of reporting requirements on alignment with the EU taxonomy, under Pillar 3 rules on banks' risk exposures, in a submission to the European Banking Authority (EBA).

Sustainable debt round-up: IBRD, Hydro One and Avanse Finance ... and more

We must simplify how we talk about responsible investing, says Nuveen's O'Brien

The sustainable investment industry needs to drastically change how it communicates with investors as it comes under pressure from ESG sceptics, said Nuveen's global head of responsible investing.

Saudi Awwal Bank launches 'Tier 2' green bond debut

Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has launched a debut US dollar-denominated 'Tier 2' green bond amid growing issuance of the regulatory capital instrument in sustainable format.

Q&A with Allianz's Udo Riese about SCALED

The initiative aims to create fully standardized, comparable products to help boost blended finance flows

LifeSight members are 'hundreds of millions' better off due to custom equity index

Members of a £22 billion ($29.6 billion) UK pension scheme are "hundreds of millions of pounds" better off due to a custom equity index that incorporates a multifactor approach, decarbonisation pathway, and climate transition 'value at risk'.

Ocean investments 'could capitalise on defence hype'

Increased investor interest in the defence sector could help catalyse the growth of the nascent sustainable ocean theme, a venture capitalist has suggested.

Triodos, Lombard Odier launch development finance fund

ResponsAbility backs Turkish transition leasing business