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SLBs 'helping fuel the climate crisis'

Bloomberg tightens grip on GSS bond indexing with new launches

Financial services giant Bloomberg has launched a series of green, social and sustainability bond indexes, in a move that could see it tighten its grip on indexing in the rapidly growing market by using its own data and analysts to determine eligibility.

Robeco launches biodiversity fund

UOB to join Net Zero Banking Alliance

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has applied to join the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) - at a time when several large US banks are reportedly considering walking out on the initiative.

UOB sets 2050 net zero target, rules out new oil and gas financing

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has announced a 2050 net zero target across its lending portfolio, and has also become the first bank in Asia to rule out new financing for upstream oil and gas projects.

GFANZ drops requirement to align with UN Race to Zero campaign

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has scrapped its requirement for members to align with a campaign requiring a fossil fuel phase-out.

ICMA principles could be adapted for 'sustainable repos'

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) said that its existing sustainable bond principles and guidance could be "adapted for use in sustainable repos" in the future.

People Moves 28 October: Japan FSA, NGFS, Alpha Real Capital ... and more

Munis must 'upstream' ESG data to join sustainable bond growth

Hong Kong exchange launches carbon marketplace