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'It's only a matter of time before people spot that the sector is very cheap right now'

Impax Environmental Markets chair Glen Suarez says valuations do not reflect the sector's growth prospects. Peter Cripps reports

EU fund naming rules helped 'clear up' market, ESMA claims

An increase in the number of managers removing ESG-related terms from the names of their investment funds shows EU naming rules have been successful in reducing 'greenwashing', according to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

Companies can benefit from standing by DEI policies despite political backlash, says M&G

Despite wider political pushback, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies are not universally being dropped, M&G has claimed, claiming they have the potential to positively impact company financials.

EFRAG agrees timeline for changing CSRD standards

US court pauses case on litigation against climate disclosure rule

France launches carbon credit charter

The French government has launched a charter for the voluntary use of carbon credits, in a bid to help clarify how companies can use Article 6 mechanisms as part of their transition.

People moves 25 April: CA100+, Asset Value Investors and more

Ashmore launches emerging market impact debt fund

Emerging market (EM)-focused investment manager Ashmore has launched its first impact debt fund.

Pakistan readies sovereign green sukuk and 'Panda' bond

Pakistan is expected to issue a sovereign green sukuk and Chinese renminbi-denominated 'Panda' bond in 2025, as the central bank also prepares to publish a green taxonomy by June.

Asia Pacific sustainable bond growth to focus on 'smaller, untapped' markets

S&P Global Ratings is expecting a record year for Asia Pacific sustainable bonds in 2025, but Bertrand Jabouley tells Ahren Lester the growth drivers are changing