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SLB commitment from Italian airport operator welcome in barren market

The return to the sustainability-linked bond (SLB) market of Italian airport operator Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) is a positive sign after a particularly poor start to 2026 for the beleaguered performance-based instrument.

Aeroporti di Roma raises €500m from increasingly rare sustainability-linked bond

Italian airport operator Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) has raised €500 million ($595 million) from its fourth sustainability-linked bond (SLB), becoming the first major European issuer of the performance-based instrument in 2026 as the market continues to contract.

Growing appetite for 'financialisation' of risk data, says GIST Impact

Financial institutions are increasingly looking for data that "financialises" climate and nature risk, GIST Impact has told Environmental Finance, as it calls on the industry to move away from so-called "vanity metrics".

IETA calls for stability amid EU ETS uncertainty

The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) has warned that a lack of clarity over the role of the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) risks harming investor confidence.

SFDR should recognise transition bond label, ICMA says

Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) and transition bonds should be recognised as contributing to 'transition' objectives in an overhauled Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) said.

BoE climate lead flags risk of decline in insurance coverage

The prospect of insurers reducing coverage in the face of increasing physical climate risks is being monitored by the Bank of England for potential spillover impacts on banks and households, according to the central bank's climate policy lead.

NGFS studying role of 'tipping points' in scenarios, says BoE climate lead

Central bankers are considering if they can include "non-linearities and tipping points" in long-term climate scenarios, according to the Bank of England's climate policy lead.

Sustainable debt round-up: KfW, ING, Aypa Power and more

TNFD 'concerned' by 'odd results' from ESRS

The structure of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) is leading to "odd results", according to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Deutsche Bank issues debut 'EuGB' and expands sustainable finance framework

Deutsche Bank has raised €500 million ($595 million) from its inaugural 'European Green Bond' (EuGB) transaction, as the landmark regulated green bond label hits its biggest monthly volume in February.