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Rwanda regulator issues sustainable bond guidelines

The Rwanda Capital Market Authority (CMA) has published new guidelines to help create a "internationally credible, replicable, and attractive" sustainable bond market in the East African country.

BlackRock bows to legal threats and departs net zero initiative

BlackRock has left the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative, citing "legal inquiries from various public officials" in the US attacking its stated focus on climate finance.

GAM: 'Financials are the place to be within sustainability bonds'

More than three years since GAM's Sustainable Climate Bond fund launched, Romain Miginiac tells Ahren Lester that the financial sector remains immensely attractive for both impact and returns

Delayed transition now most likely scenario, says Candriam

"Waning political ambition" for the energy transition could slow progress but economic competitiveness and increased focus on energy security will make it an "unstoppable trend" for years to come, according to investor Candriam.

Deforestation investment opportunities to grow rapidly, says ISS ESG

Deforestation-related investment opportunities are evolving and set to grow, a new report by ISS ESG has predicted, spurred on by data improvements and the expansion of regenerative and sustainable land management activities.

Nominations for EF Sustainable Debt Awards 2025 now open

Nominations have opened for the 2025 Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt Awards, recognising innovation in the green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond and loan markets.

EU banking regulator sets ESG transition plan, capital adequacy requirements

Eurozone banks have been set requirements for 'prudential transition plans', scenario analysis and internal capital adequacy tests under rules published by the European Banking Authority (EBA).

First SLB of 2025 looms as SFL considers deal

Patrizia launches JV to invest €75m in Benelux social impact housing