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BoE climate lead flags risk of decline in insurance coverage

The prospect of insurers reducing coverage in the face of increasing physical climate risks is being monitored by the Bank of England for potential spillover impacts on banks and households, according to the central bank's climate policy lead.

NGFS studying role of 'tipping points' in scenarios, says BoE climate lead

Central bankers are considering if they can include "non-linearities and tipping points" in long-term climate scenarios, according to the Bank of England's climate policy lead.

Sustainable debt round-up: KfW, ING, Aypa Power and more

TNFD 'concerned' by 'odd results' from ESRS

The structure of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) is leading to "odd results", according to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Deutsche Bank issues debut 'EuGB' and expands sustainable finance framework

Deutsche Bank has raised €500 million ($595 million) from its inaugural 'European Green Bond' (EuGB) transaction, as the landmark regulated green bond label hits its biggest monthly volume in February.

Principles for nature metrics launched

The Biodiversity Consultancy has launched principles for financial institutions choosing nature metrics, warning that the current ecosystem of metrics "can be paralysing" for finance.

Barclays hails record year for sustainable finance

Barclays said its sustainable and transition finance volumes hit record levels in 2025, after facilitating $98.5 billion in 'sustainable and transition finance', according to its annual report.

'Digital inclusion' bonds have 'untapped potential' in emerging markets

Dedicated 'digital inclusion' bonds could help access the "untapped" digital social finance opportunity in emerging markets, according to Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CA-CIB).

EBA seeks feedback on adding ESG factors to credit risk assessment

First close of Eurazeo's second maritime fund raises €175m

Eurazeo has beaten its target for the first close of its sustainable maritime fund after securing €175 million ($208.5 million) from investors, as it plans to attract more international investors to reach its €400 million goal.