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European Commission publishes 'simplified' proposals for SFDR 2.0

Proposed amendments by the European Commission to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) have been criticised as "another step backwards" for the EU's sustainability agenda.

EU Council proposes further delay to EU Deforestation Regulation

The future of the EU's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) remains uncertain, after a mixed reception from member states and more potential delays.

Webinar: Physical risk data can unlock value for real assets, but nuances remain

Physical risk data can help investors in real assets to understand their value and resilience over time, however, there are considerable challenges and nuances compared with other mainstream asset classes,...

Climate, nature nexus needs to be more regular beyond COPs, says AXA IM Alts

The nexus between climate and nature must occur more regularly beyond annual COPs, AXA IM Alts has argued.

Sustainable debt round-up: Caixabank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Latvanergo ... and more

'I've never seen such a nature-integrated COP,' says CDP

COP30 has been one of the most nature-integrated COPs in recent history, highlighting the cross-over between the two issues, according to disclosure platform CDP.

Daiwa: 'Samurai' issuers interested in transition bonds as opportunity grows

There is growing interest in transition bonds among 'Samurai' bond issuers, as the pioneering Japanese market prepares to support the global expansion of the label, according to Daiwa Securities.

EU parliament Omnibus position will hamper SFDR compliance

The EU parliament's negotiating position on Omnibus proposals has the potential to create a "clear imbalance" for investors that need information to comply with the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR), according to one expert.

Government platform launched to scale private agriculture finance

A Brazilian government-led platform has been launched at COP30 to help governments de-risk private investment into agricultural land restoration.

MDBs launch nature taxonomy

Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have launched a taxonomy, in a bid to better define what activities should be eligible for nature finance.