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'Mean species abundance' data is flawed but vital, says Candriam

Candriam is pushing companies to collect standardised biodiversity data on 'mean species abundance', in order to cut through "unsubstantiated" claims of net positive biodiversity impact.

French electric battery developer raises €300m

IPBES report 'highlights complexity of valuing nature'

A new report sheds light on how financial considerations do not adequately capture nature's contributions to society, writes Thomas Cox

Malaysia regulator asks managers to create responsible investing frameworks

Malaysia's Securities Commission (SC) has published requirements for fund management companies (FMCs) to create ESG risk management frameworks.

Risk of a rush to green assets necessitates policy clarity, says BoE official

The risks to financial stability posed by a disorderly transition will rely on companies and investors having a clear view of the future, a senior Bank of England official said.

Investors are concentrating share control, finds MSCI

EU becomes largest sustainable bond issuer

The EU has become the largest sustainable bond issuer in the world, with total issuance by the bloc surpassing €119 billion ($141 billion) in less than two years.

Foresight acquires Australian renewables infrastructure firm

Foresight Group has acquired Australia-based asset manager Infrastructure Capital Group for £79.6 million ($94.4 million).

WTW acquires Butterwire to boost climate risk analytics

Insurers need more "non-standard" data on climate change, BoE warns

Insurers will need "a lot of non-standard information" about their supply chains and customers to assess how climate change could hit their businesses...