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Latest ASEAN Taxonomy update finalises development phase

The fourth version of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance has been published as the pioneering transition-focused taxonomy makes the big step from development to implementation.

Japanese ETS to 'protect competitiveness' of key industries with extra allowances

By Michael Hurley in Tokyo

TFFF to bring replicability and scale to blended finance, says Barclays

From Peter Cripps in Sao Paulo

ISSB moves forward on nature standard-setting

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is to move forward with a "standard-setting process" for disclosure on nature-related risks and opportunities.

No new sustainability opportunities for UK pensions, says Fidelity International

The UK government is not creating many new sustainability investment opportunities for pension funds, Fidelity International has argued, with a recently launched major initiative just raising awareness of existing projects.

Data centres offer 'diverse' sustainable fixed income opportunities

The data centre sector is "so interesting" to sustainable fixed income investors due to the breadth of different instruments available and approaches that can be taken, according to Nuveen.

People Moves, 7 November: S&P Global Sustainable1, Arcmont and M&G

Brazil's Tropical Forest Forever Facility raises $5.5bn

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) has formally launched at COP30 with $5.5 billion in backing from governments around the world.

Collaborative engagement still a priority for managers despite CA100 exits, GPIF says

By Michael Hurley in Tokyo

UK anti-flooding coalition to create £1bn resilience investment market

A UK coalition of financial institutions, government agencies, utilities companies, non-profits and landowners plans to develop a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) natural flood management investment market.