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FCA considers regulation on closing 'say-do gap' for financial institutions

The UK FCA has said it will consider potential regulation to encourage financial institutions to contribute to positive sustainability outcomes.

Verra speaks out on tradability of nature credits

Verra has confronted the controversial topic of whether nature credits can be tradable, following a debate on the topic.

NBIM tells Aussie Treasury that climate assurance is needed

Norway's giant sovereign wealth fund has called for mandated assurance of climate disclosures, in its response to an Australian Treasury consultation.

GIIN set to issue guidance on impact in listed equities

The Global Impact Investing Network's (GIIN) CEO said the organisation is developing guidance on "what impact looks like in a listed equities fund".

UBP on the hunt for profitable social investments

Social investments, particularly in developed markets, are constrained by the lack of profitability in some sectors, Union Bancaire Privée has said.

Spate of climate litigation takes aim at oil, gas, cement and nuclear

A spate of climate-related litigation has been launched that proponents say will increase companies' accountability for their contribution to climate change and prevent 'greenwashing'.

BlackRock: 'Transition' is 'driving argument' in fixed income ETFs

'Transition' outcomes are now "driving" the conversation in the fixed income exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, according to BlackRock.

Aquila urges caution for forest carbon investors

Investors in forestry-based carbon projects should tread with caution due to uncertainty surrounding the value of offsets, Aquila Capital has warned.

Europe should replicate US Inflation Reduction Act subsidies, says Franklin Templeton

The EU and UK should replicate the vast programme of subsidies and tax cuts presented by the US Inflation Reduction Act, a fund manager at Franklin Templeton has said.

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