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Systemiq Capital climate tech fund raises $70m

Systemiq Capital has raised $70 million in the first close of its climate technology-focused Fund II.

HASI stock plummets after Muddy Waters allegations

The market value of renewables financer Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) dropped by almost a fifth (19%) yesterday after Muddy Waters announced a short position in the firm.

Bond round-up: BNG Bank, SIG, NongHyup Bank, BBVA Mexico, KfW ... and more

'Mean species abundance' data is flawed but vital, says Candriam

Candriam is pushing companies to collect standardised biodiversity data on 'mean species abundance', in order to cut through "unsubstantiated" claims of net positive biodiversity impact.

Malaysia regulator asks managers to create responsible investing frameworks

Malaysia's Securities Commission (SC) has published requirements for fund management companies (FMCs) to create ESG risk management frameworks.

Risk of a rush to green assets necessitates policy clarity, says BoE official

The risks to financial stability posed by a disorderly transition will rely on companies and investors having a clear view of the future, a senior Bank of England official said.

EU becomes largest sustainable bond issuer

The EU has become the largest sustainable bond issuer in the world, with total issuance by the bloc surpassing €119 billion ($141 billion) in less than two years.

Foresight acquires Australian renewables infrastructure firm

Foresight Group has acquired Australia-based asset manager Infrastructure Capital Group for £79.6 million ($94.4 million).

Insurers need more "non-standard" data on climate change, BoE warns

Insurers will need "a lot of non-standard information" about their supply chains and customers to assess how climate change could hit their businesses...

Low-support ESG shareholder resolutions jump as proposals rise

The proportion of US environmental and social shareholder resolutions which achieved only low-level investor support has surged in 2022.