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Japan's FSA publishes bond & loan 'transition finance guidelines'

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published Basic guidelines on climate transition finance, with the aim of encouraging "more funds for activities that contribute to achieving [the national government's goal of] 2050 carbon neutral[ity]".

ICMA confirms further transition finance guidance 'underway'

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has confirmed that work to provide further guidance on its climate transition finance handbook is "underway," with the first update expected in June.

People moves: NTAM, UBS, Wheb, Lightsource BP and more

NAB faces flak over Port of Newcastle sustainability-linked loan

National Australia Bank (NAB) has faced criticism after it helped lead a sustainability-linked loan and green loan to the Port of Newcastle (PON) in Australia - which facilitates the largest coal export throughput in the world - with one campaigner arguing that it also raises questions about the validity of NAB's green bonds.

News round-up: Aviva, S&P, Germany

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Vestas, ISPT, S&P, Port of Newcastle ... and more

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News round-up: Barclays, Brazil and USS

Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare merge

Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare - two of the dominant players in the voluntary carbon market - have merged.