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• Anticipation of underperformance driving LP engagement on decarbonisation, Bain finds

  18 November 2025

  The anticipation of asset manager underperformance is the main reason for limited partner (LP) engagement with general partners (GPs) on decarbonisation, a report has claimed.

• 'We usually expect too much from COP, that might be particularly true this year'

  18 November 2025

  Expectations of more ambitious targets may have to be reined-in for COP30, as the focus on "grand announcements" shifts to how countries are executing their emissions reduction plans, says Mathieu Nègre of Union Bancaire Privée (UBP).

• To S3 or not to S3? Investors mull an ISSB nature standard

  18 November 2025

  A leading investor in natural capital has urged the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to give nature its own, dedicated standard.

• UK, Brazil roadmap aims to boost private investment in EM transition

  17 November 2025

  The Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) Finance Mission - backed by the UK and Brazilian governments - has launched a new roadmap aimed at channelling more private finance into renewable energy in emerging markets, at COP30.

• ISSB decision on nature welcomed by investors

  17 November 2025

  Investors have told Environmental Finance that the International Sustainability Standards Board's decision to move forward with a standard-setting process on nature is a chance to standardise and provide much-needed data to financial institutions.

• Shinhan Bank issues pioneering 'Samurai' transition bond

  17 November 2025

  South Korean lender Shinhan Bank has raised JPY40 billion ($259 million) from its first transition bond, which is also the first ever 'Samurai' bond to bear the label.

• Unrealised adaptation investment potential will be 'seismic', claims Pictet

  17 November 2025

  Investors are yet to realise the "seismic" investable opportunity of climate adaptation, Pictet Asset Management has claimed.

• COP30: Pakistan 'still very hopeful' of sovereign green 'Panda' bond in 2025

  17 November 2025

  Pakistan's finance minister said he anticipates issuing a green 'Panda' bond before the end of the year, as he implored COP30 to make progress on the loss-and-damages fund agreed three years ago.

• Financial institutions have 'deforestation blind spot'

  17 November 2025

  Investors and the companies in which they invest are unaware of their true exposure to deforestation risks, according to new research by the CDP.

• Don't follow 'niche' UK SDR for SFDR 2.0, says Morningstar Sustainalytics

  17 November 2025

  A leaked version of the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) review would simplify regulation of sustainable funds, says Morningstar Sustainalytics, but it cautioned the EU against following the UK's sustainable fund regime.