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SLLs expected to benefit from 'shift from virtue to value', says ING

Despite a significant drop in the amount raised by sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) in 2025, there are still signs of life for the instrument as borrowers use them in a more sophisticated way, according to Dutch bank ING.

Impax Environmental Markets board backs exit for shareholders

Board directors of the Impax Environmental Markets (IEM), a London-listed closed-end fund, have called on existing investors to vote in favour of a resolution to realise their holdings in the investment trust.

Commission clears 'key blocker' to EuGB issuance

The European Commission has issued a major "correction" to its guidance on look-back periods for eligible European Green Bond (EuGB) instruments, described as a "key blocker" to transactions in recent months.

Insurers race to plug gaps in climate risk assessments to meet UK rules

UK insurers have flagged challenges linked to improving their use of climate scenario analysis among aspects likely to require the most work as they race to meet a deadline set by their regulator.

Nature-positive investment doesn't have be 'innovative', says WEF

The World Economic Forum has encouraged financial institutions to prioritise innovation in nature-positive investments only when needed in a new report.

Sustainable lending will return to growth in 2026, predicts ING

Total sustainable debt - including bonds and loans - is forecast to rise above $1.6 trillion in 2026 after "a slight slowdown" in 2025, according to Dutch bank ING, adding that the market "is showing resilience".

Finance 'significantly under-prioritising' invasive alien species

Both finance and business are "underestimating" the challenge and impact of invasive alien species, a new report has warned, with annual costs potentially exceeding $423 billion.

BNPP AM Alts, Shell and BII back $53m farmer-focused carbon finance vehicle

A vehicle to reduce methane in smallholder farms has been launched with $53 million in backing from BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts, British International Investment and Shell Foundation.

EU countries push for stricter definition of 'credible' transition in SFDR

Kawasaki publishes 'world first' purchaser-focused green finance framework

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has published a sustainable finance framework which includes an innovative 'sales promotion' framework to help customers raise their own green and transition finance after they purchase its sustainable products.