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SGX: 'Uneven' Singapore climate disclosures a 'reality check'

Climate-related disclosures by Singapore-listed firms remain "uneven" after the recent roll-out of requirements by the Singapore Exchange (SGX), but the stock exchange hopes data from the first round of reporting will spur improvement.

Guidance launched for banks setting nature targets

Guidance has been launched to help banks set portfolio-level targets on nature, and begin reporting in line with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Altius plans Australian green bond fund relaunch amid sovereign bond excitement

Altius Asset Management (Altius AM) is planning to relaunch its AUD190 million ($125 million) Australian green bond fund in 2024 amid a "step-up" in interest in the market as the Australian government prepares its own green bond debut.

COP28 could unlock investment in carbon capture and storage, Actis says

'Carbon removal' credits given go-ahead by European Parliament

The European Parliament has passed a new framework for certifying carbon removal credits, after raising concerns that regional carbon removal targets will be missed.

Investors need to collaboratively engage to see progress on nature, says Tribe

Investors need to engage with companies on nature more collaboratively if they are to successfully push for more action, Tribe Impact Capital has said.

Argentina issues debut sustainable bond amid future doubts

Argentina has raised ARS44.3 billion ($125 million) from its debut sovereign sustainability bond, but doubts have been raised about the prospects for further issuance amid a change of government.

Canada pledges mandatory climate disclosures by private companies, taxonomy funding

Canada has pledged to extend its climate disclosure requirements to private companies and announced more funding to progress with recommendations on a sustainable finance taxonomy.

UK draws fire for insufficient climate finance strategy in face of US, EU plans

The UK government has been criticised by an investor group for failing to detail a comprehensive net-zero investment strategy in its latest set-piece policy announcements, placing it at risk of falling further behind the US and EU in attracting green investment.