Regulators must clarify 'what are we trying to achieve' on sustainable finance rules
19 June 2026
Policymakers and regulators have been urged to go "back to basics" to clarify what they are trying to achieve from sustainable finance regulations, the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) told an event in London.
Latvenergo raises €300m through second EuGB issuance
18 June 2026
Latvia's state-owned utility Latvenergo has raised €300 million ($344 million) through a seven-year European Green Bond (EuGB), to finance a major renewable energy expansion programme across the Baltic region.
Draft ESRS for non-EU companies unveiled
18 June 2026
Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for reporting by companies based outside the EU but generating large revenues in the bloc have been published, in advance of a vote to approve them for consultation next month.
Sanctuary raises £350m through inaugural sustainability bond
18 June 2026
UK housing association Sanctuary has raised £350 million ($402 million) through its inaugural sustainability bond, attracting an orderbook of more than £1.3 billion.
PGGM: We really see return and impact value in blue bonds
18 June 2026
Blue bonds will become more important as nature and biodiversity goals among institutional investors grow, Raymond van Wersch tells Ahren Lester