News round-up: UK joins IPSF, Blackrock invests in US solar notes, WBA launches 'just transition' assessment...and more

Landmark moment as climate risks included in 'Magna Carta of banking supervision'

Prominent central bankers have welcomed the inclusion of climate change among a group of potentially material risks to financial stability in the global banking supervision principles for the first time, meaning regulators and banks must identify and address such risks.

Mirova to question companies on biodiversity commitments ahead of AGMs

Solas Capital funds Spanish solar PV portfolio

MDBs set to increase GSSS commitments, Sustainable Fitch claims

European Parliament votes to 'break down' composite ESG ratings

The European Parliament has given the go-ahead to 'world first' regulation on ESG ratings, which encourages an end to the use of aggregate ratings that give an overall sustainability score.