Investment

ESG ratings regulation could cover transition plan assessment products, says FCA

The UK's planned regulation of ESG ratings providers could cover forward-looking ratings such as those in the burgeoning market for climate transition plan assessments, the FCA has suggested.

AXA UK fund to drop 'sustainable' from its name in response to FCA's SDR

AXA Investment Managers UK plans to change the name of its Global Sustainable Distribution fund and the investment policy, in response to the incoming UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR).

Ocean impact fund universe swells to €2bn

The universe of impact investors exclusively targeting 'ocean' themes has grown to more than €2 billion in assets, Environmental Finance understands, but concerns remain that the theme is drastically underfunded.

Eurazeo-backed Kurma Partners raises €140m for fourth fund

Orchard Street awarded £100m real estate impact mandate by ACCESS Pool

ADB invests $25m to India EV-focused climate bond

FCA sees 'huge amount' of applications for sustainability labels after slow start

There has been a "huge amount" of applications to use UK sustainability labels for funds ahead of a deadline this week, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

GMO launches global sustainability strategy

Consultation launched for Australian biodiversity credit scheme

Landbanking Group creates new nature asset class

The Landbanking Group has created a model for a new nature asset class, which aims to put a value on any nature uplift within forests.

IFC commits $100m to HSBC's EM sustainable bond strategy

Dutch pension fund appoints Achmea to manage first impact strategy

Elbow Beach-backed EV battery business raises £13.7m

TPG Rise Climate signs biggest deal yet at €6.7bn

AIIB commits $100m to Actis' emerging Asia transition fund