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SFDR confusion 'may extend for a decade'

It may take as much as 10 years to resolve confusion over how investment managers should classify their funds in line with EU regulation on reporting the extent they pursue sustainability objectives, according to a sustainability expert.

G7 countries and central banks 'engage with Aviva' on sustainability

Aviva Investors has received responses from countries in the wealthy Group of Seven (G7) nations to its letters on sustainability, and has even engaged with central banks

Keynote address: Emerging markets climate underfunding 'worsening'

Investment in climate mitigation and adaptation in developing markets dwindled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and innovation in the debt markets is required to attract large institutional investors, according to an expert.

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AXA IM launches biodiversity equity strategy

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Swiss Re: Lloyd's Lab entry will target private market ESG data issues

Swiss Re has vowed to address insurers' problems with sourcing environmental, social and governance (ESG) data from private companies, via a venture that has gained entry into Lloyd's of London's insurtech accelerator programme.

EU GBS will bring standardisation - but is not perfect, says Triodos

Proposals for an EU Green Bond Standard (GBS) could bring welcome standardisation to the market - but it could also bring complications, according to investment firm Triodos.

UK plans green bond tap in May

A senior UK debt management official has confirmed that the country plans to tap its first green bond in May after announcing a further £10 billion ($12.5 billion) green bond issuance programme for the next year.

LGIM votes against 100 companies because of climate

Legal & General Investment Management voted against 100 companies in 2021 because of their management of climate risk.

Aegon UK to invest £3bn in BlackRock ESG fund

Doubling its workplace default fund to 60%