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Beneva becomes first North American insurer to join NZIA amid turbulence

Moody's: NZIA departures erode alliance confidence, regardless of antitrust exposure

The exit of large founding members could erode confidence in the Net Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA), even where US antitrust risks are not a material factor, according to the rating agency Moody's.

MAS developing ESG ratings code of conduct

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is supporting work to create an ESG code of conduct which will ask ESG ratings and data providers to disclose how transition risks are factored into their products.

Collaborative sovereign engagement could become 'key' after Australia pilot

A ground-breaking collaborative fixed income investor engagement initiative for sovereign issuers could become a "key" part of the climate change engagement landscape in the next couple of years, after early success from a pilot focused on Australia.

Controversial sustainable agriculture products poised for growth, says Morningstar

Genetically modified (GM) seeds and fertilisers will flourish in the shift towards a more sustainable agricultural future, despite safety concerns, a Morningstar executive said.

Don't get mired in defining 'nature-positive', says Actis

As investors look to move away from purely mitigating biodiversity damage to have a positive impact on nature, progress must not be hindered by fixating on defining terms such as 'nature positive', Actis has said.

Transition finance requires 'fundamental shift' in investor approach

Transition finance requires a "bigger leap of faith" than green bonds, as it requires a "fundamental shift" in approach from sustainable investors, according to MetLife Investment Management (MIM).

Poland: Sovereign SLBs are 'incredibly difficult' due to impact attribution

Structuring sovereign sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) is "incredibly difficult" due to the challenges in predicting the impact of governmental actions on sustainability goals, according to a senior Polish official.

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Riksbank warns of financial stability risks from 2.8°C-aligned funds

The holdings in 122 listed equities mutual funds in Sweden are, on average, aligned with a temperature increase of 2.77°C, according to analysis by the country's central bank.