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China targets 'innovative' sovereign 'biodiversity bond'

China is considering issuing a debut sovereign 'biodiversity bond' amid growing interest in nature-focused instrument and work being undertaken on a domestic taxonomy for the theme.

Asian nature blended finance facility launched

Canada plans new sovereign green bond, explores framework update

Canada is planning to issue a new 10-year bond under its existing green bond programme as it continues to develop plans to expand its framework.

SFDR impact add-on welcome, but 'additionality' questions remain - France's IFD

Impact investors stand to benefit from changes to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) - but questions remain about if and how they should explain how investments create impact, says a French industry group.

UK looking to develop 'mass market' for green home finance

'Impact at a critical juncture'

Veteran impact investor Sylvia Wisniwski says the market is evolving amid the turbulent geopolitical environment. Michael Hurley reports

The engagement bar is being lowered, but from a high point, says Mirova

Sustainability-focused investors need to remain "optimistic" and continue engaging with investee companies and new sectors despite the lowering of standards by some industry bodies, says Mirova.

CAF issues 'distinctive' debut 'Children and Youth Bond'

Development bank CAF has raised $61.6 million from its inaugural children-focused social bond, backed by investors including Nuveen, T Rowe Price, and Legal & General (L&G).

SFDR's transition category a win for impact market, says Finance in Motion

A category for climate transition funds in the EU's revised Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) stands to embolden impact investors targeting the theme, according to Finance in Motion.

Verdane and Scott Capital mark Aquavest launch with Bluewater Bio stake