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US Treasury changes will halt renewables investments, Ceres says

Private equity increasing focus on sustainability amid concern over exit failures, says Anthesis

Growing perception of an increasing number of exit failures over the past six months is leading more private equity firms to prioritise sustainability due diligence to attract potential buyers, according to consulting firm Anthesis.

Lagarde warns against cutting CSRD scope as it will make ECB's work harder, she says

Christine Lagarde has told Members of European Parliament (MEPs) they should not drastically reduce the scope of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), arguing that it will harm the central bank's ability to manage climate-related risks.

Second Clean Growth Fund achieves £49m in first close

UK climate tech venture investor Clean Growth Fund has raised £49 million ($57 million) from the first close of its second vehicle after receiving investments from several pension schemes.

Global plastic treaty talks collapse a 'missed opportunity'

'A pivotal time' for sovereign engagement

With nations due to present updated climate plans and signs of 'retreat' on climate policy internationally, investors face a crucial period for sovereign engagement, Michael Hurley writes

UK group unveils framework for assessing credibility of transition finance

A UK government-backed group has launched draft guidance it says can give "legitimacy" to claims of financing companies in transition, to help grow investment and lending to high-emitting sectors including steel, cement and shipping.

Sustainable bond investors must remember 'leopards never change their spots'

Fixed income investors must remember to be more sceptical around sustainable bonds from issuers that have a history of trying to "dazzle" investors, an Asian bond investor said.

FCA: 'SLL market making important steps towards more robust product'

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has hailed the "important" improvements made by the sustainability-linked loan (SLL) in the last two years which produced a "more robust product structure".

Australian Treasury consults on transition plan guidance