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Sustainability-linked and green loan round-up: EIB issues first SLL, and more...

BlackRock raises $250m for climate infrastructure in emerging markets

BlackRock has raised $250 million for its climate fund that invests in low carbon infrastructure in emerging markets

AXA IM buys carbon offset company ClimateSeed from BNP Paribas

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has bought the carbon offsetting marketplace ClimateSeed from BNP Paribas.

SEC's Gensler says investors should see data to back ESG fund claims

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler says he has asked the regulator to investigate whether to introduce rules requiring sustainability-themed funds to disclose the criteria and underlying data they use, to help investors judge fund claims.

Pictet: 'Integrate water risk into mainstream tools'

Water risk has yet to be integrated into mainstream equity investment tools, according to Marc-Olivier Buffle...

Bond round-up: NN IP, Repsol, Suzano, Bank of China, Hongkong Land... and more

Apex partners with i80 for ESG and loan services

Apex Group, a financial services provider, is partnering with the i80 Group, an investment firm, to provide loan administration and ESG ratings & advisory services, in addition to its existing fund administration services.

FSB releases roadmap to accelerate climate data disclosure

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released a roadmap for addressing climate-related financial risks, focussing on four main areas...

Carney: institutions to be asked 'are you in or out of GFANZ' pre-COP26

Blackstone to acquire ESG data provider Sphera for $1.4 billion