News

Principles for nature metrics launched

The Biodiversity Consultancy has launched principles for financial institutions choosing nature metrics, warning that the current ecosystem of metrics "can be paralysing" for finance.

Barclays hails record year for sustainable finance

Barclays said its sustainable and transition finance volumes hit record levels in 2025, after facilitating $98.5 billion in 'sustainable and transition finance', according to its annual report.

'Digital inclusion' bonds have 'untapped potential' in emerging markets

Dedicated 'digital inclusion' bonds could help access the "untapped" digital social finance opportunity in emerging markets, according to Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CA-CIB).

EBA seeks feedback on adding ESG factors to credit risk assessment

First close of Eurazeo's second maritime fund raises €175m

Eurazeo has beaten its target for the first close of its sustainable maritime fund after securing €175 million ($208.5 million) from investors, as it plans to attract more international investors to reach its €400 million goal.

Mongolia's XacBank secures $150m green financing facility

XacBank has signed a $150 million syndicated loan facility to support the expansion of its lending to green and inclusive finance in Mongolia, with responsAbility Investments and BlueOrchard among the backers.

KfW: Clear standards 'urgently needed' as green bonds tackle emerging themes

There is an "urgent need" for clear standards and reliable data to prevent "varied interpretations" of nascent green bond financing themes, said KfW as the major issuer explores opportunities in climate adaptation, water and the circular economy.

Landmark biodiversity assessment warns of danger to financial stability

The first global assessment of how businesses and financial institutions are impacting biodiversity issued a call to financial institutions to step-up engagement on the topic.

'More detail needed on how ESG data providers look at controversial weapons'

Sustainable investors will continue to grapple with the thorny issue of whether to integrate defence into their portfolios in 2026, an asset management giant predicted, with ESG data providers being asked for more clarity on how they approach the issue.

North America on the radar for Gresham House expansion

Gresham House could enter the North American market as part of its continued international expansion following the completion of its acquisition of Swiss asset manager SUSI Partners.