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BlackRock's sustainable and transition funds attract inflows despite backlash

There's been a shift from 'investing in green' to 'financing green', Louise Kooy-Henckel tells Peter Cripps

Luxembourg commits to TFFF

A pioneering blended finance initiative to conserve the world's tropical forests has received a boost after Luxembourg committed €50 million of funding and was named the host of its investment fund.

Lack of actionable adaptation investments, says Aberdeen

There is abundant ambition around adaptation, but not enough actionable investment opportunities or metrics to identify investments with real impact, according to Aberdeen Investments, which has come up with its own "investment decision-useful" framework.

FCA proposes cuts to UK financial institution climate reporting rules

UK financial institutions would have to report less information on climate-related risks under proposals by their regulator to replace rules based on the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations.

MTR: Record 2026 green bond issuance extends with Euro debut

MTR has raised €3 billion ($3.5 billion) from its debut Euro-denominated green bond, as the Hong Kong-based transport firm extends its record-breaking issuance in 2026.

Singapore key testing ground for ISO transition plan rules, Fidelity says

Transition planning expectations set by Singapore's financial regulator will be a key test of the world-first international transition plan standard, according to Fidelity International.

Second Latvian sustainability bond 2.4 times oversubscribed

Latvia has raised €1 billion ($1.2 billion) from its second sustainability bond, almost five years after its debut, with the seven-year deal attracting an orderbook in excess of €2.4 billion.

Up to 450 US companies to report impacts under non-EU ESRS, says EFRAG

As many as 450 US companies are set to be in scope of EU rules that will require them to report their sustainability impacts, according to estimates by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).

Environmental crime 'a significant financial risk', says TNFD

Battery storage: charging ahead

Investors are increasingly bullish about the technology, which can help address energy security concerns while enabling the transition. Michael Hurley reports