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UK and EU urged to integrate NBS into ETS

The UK and EU have been urged to integrate nature-based solutions into their respective Emissions Trading Schemes to secure long-term demand.

Carbon needs to 'talk the language of finance'

Carbon markets need to begin using more financial language if they are to attract investors currently "retreating", a conference has heard.

Sustainable debt round-up: Mexico, CADES, Iberdrola ... and more

Australian Taxonomy-linked sustainable debt guidance expected by March

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) confirmed that guidance for labelled sustainable bond and loan transactions looking to use the Australian Taxonomy (AUT) should be published by March.

Individual deals 'effectively over' as BII prepares for next investment

British International Investment (BII) is preparing for its next allocation from its £100 million ($134 million) emerging markets-focused financing facility following its investment in one of the biggest blended finance launches to date.

Microsoft agrees 2.85m soil carbon deal

Microsoft has agreed to purchase 2.85 million credits from Indigo Carbon's US-based regenerative agriculture project over the next 12 years.

EXCLUSIVE: NatureAlpha launches automated TNFD report tool

NatureAlpha has launched a tool to automate Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) reports for investors, amidst ongoing plans to boost its AI models.

Blended finance funds could reach $10bn in coming years

More large blended finance funds are likely to emerge in the years ahead and could top $10 billion within the next decade as development finance institutions work together to catalyse more private finance, according to several investors.

'Is sustainability-linked debt the right tool? Maybe for loans'

Whilst sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) are not the "right tool" for investors to support the transition, a major asset manager argues sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) have more potential.

Allianz secures $690m for first close of blended finance EM credit fund

The Allianz Credit Emerging Markets Fund (ACE) has raised more than two-thirds of its $1 billion target at first close and is on track to become one of the largest blended finance funds.