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F4B develops framework for combating biodiversity 'destruction'

Financial institutions should disclose their impacts on biodiversity and be made legally liable for them, according to a new blueprint for a financial system that doesn't harm nature.

TPG raises $2.2bn for second impact fund

TPG has raised $2.16 billion for its second Rise Fund, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

News round-up: Verra farming credits, 'social' in spotlight, EU fossil fuel subsidies ... and more

GIIN publishes impact performance comparisons

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has published reports it says will catalyse the widespread comparison of the impact performance of individual investments.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Enel, Millicom, Seaspan ... and more

Italian utility firm Enel has signed its first €1 billion ($1.2 billion) sustainability-linked loan (SLL), days after issuing another sustainability-linked bond (SLB).

Bank of China issues first 'blue bonds' in Asia

The Bank of China (BoC) has issued the first blue bonds in Asia, raising nearly $950 million in a transaction described as a "milestone" in the development of financial instruments that help protect the oceans.

Insurance Risk & Capital Americas Conference recap

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News Round Up: HSBC, BlackRock, Principles for Responsible Banking, and more

News Round Up: Carbon offsets, Lyxor, Nippon Life, and more

Bond round-up: EU, Star Energy, Getlink, Fannie Mae ... and more