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Crypto scepticism a 'barrier' to green bonds

Scepticism over cryptocurrencies is a major barrier to utilising blockchain within the green bond market, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has said.

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Decrease in financial sector greenwashing, finds RepRisk

The number of incidents of greenwashing in the banking and financial sectors decreased by 27% in 2024, amid increasing regulation in Europe and the ESG backlash in the US, research has shown

Platform to tackle 'risky' sustainability investments launched

A platform to scale up investment flows into 'risky' opportunities has been launched, with support from Allianz Insurance, CDPQ and the OECD.

UK and Australian pension funds back net-zero blueprint

An investment blueprint aiming to help deliver clean power in the UK by 2030 has secured backing from UK and Australian pension funds with £1.7 trillion ($2.2 trillion).

Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures launched

The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) has been launched, in a bid to tackle the backsliding of social development and growing risk of civil disobedience.

BNP Paribas and Blue Alliance launch coral reef loans

BNP Paribas and French non-profit Blue Alliance have launched a loan programme for coral reef conservation in the Global South.

Canadian regulator 'mindful' of reporting burden as it prepares for CSSB standards

Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is "mindful of the regulatory burden" for its legion of smaller companies as it considers revising its climate disclosure rules.

Sustainability solutions 'aren't going to come from Silicon Valley'

The solutions to the climate crisis aren't "going to be developed in Silicon Valley", Dalus Capital has argued, calling for investors to look for opportunities and technologies at a local level.

KfW launches biodiversity carbon credit platform

KfW Development Bank has launched a platform aimed at improving biodiversity outcomes in carbon credit projects, with a view to launching a public-private carbon fund.