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Wheb introduces climate adaptation theme following hottest year on record

Impact investor Wheb Asset Management has introduced a climate adaptation sub-theme, as global warming pushed temperatures to another record year in 2023.

Moody's: Sustainable bond issuance set to remain 'resilient' in 2024

Sustainable bond issuance in 2024 is expected to remain flat at around $950 billion with growth in green and sustainability bonds expected to offset weakness for social and sustainability-linked bonds, according to Moody's Investors Service.

Moody's: Sustainability-linked bonds face 'pivotal' 2024 as quality concerns persist

2024 could prove a "pivotal" year for sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) as they continue to demonstrate a sustainability quality gap compared with use-of-proceeds instruments, according to second-party opinion provider Moody's Investors Service.

New MAS chief will retain focus on sustainable finance

Chia Der Juin, the new managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has committed to further strengthening its action on sustainable finance, and supporting the region's transition.

Bond round-up: AfDB, Austria, Mexico ... and more

ECB uncovers 'staggering' misalignment of bank lending with climate targets

'Staggering' misalignment of Eurozone bank lending portfolios with climate targets has been uncovered by the European Central Bank (ECB), as it warned of a pressing need to act amid rising litigation, financial and reputational risks.

ESG ratings failure lands real estate investor in hot water with French regulator

A real estate investor has been hit with the prospect of a fine for failures relating to how it used ESG scores to inform its investments.

Users may need to tweak our climate scenarios, says NGFS

Users of models to project the impacts of climate "should determine and be prepared to justify" which scenarios best suit their needs, the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has said.

EFRAG consults on SMEs European Sustainability Reporting Standards

European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been published for consultation.

LCH launches green bond repo collateral basket

LCH RepoClear has launched its first dedicated euro-denominated green bond general collateral basket for repo products.