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GIX pushes back launch date to 2027 amid 'challenging' backdrop

The Green Impact Exchange (GIX), the first sustainability-focused stock exchange, has pushed back its launch date amid a more challenging fundraising environment for sustainability-focused companies and politicisation of ESG in the US.

Pure plays: 'We are not creating a new label'

The loan market is encouraged to innovate with financing using "streamlined" pure play company guidance, but a dedicated label is not envisaged. Ahren Lester reports

USS to place greater emphasis on physical and transition risk

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the UK pension scheme for university employees, has taken steps to further integrate climate considerations into its strategic asset allocation.

Lower emissions targets reflect green bond evolution, says Amundi

The lowering of avoided emission targets across Amundi's impact-focused green bond strategies reflects the evolution of the market and the broader range of activities that the label now covers.

Fears about greenium are 'largely overstated', says Amova

Investors put off investing in sustainable debt by the 'greenium' effect would do better looking for pricing anomalies in green bond markets, particularly in the US, according to Amova Asset Management.

Private placement sustainable bonds to 'tease out' impact, client edge

A major labelled sustainable bond investor is looking to take the lead on targeted private placements as a way of strengthening impact outcomes and client interest.

FRR backs BNPP Eurozone equity transition strategy with €100m

S&P: 'Clear opportunity' for social bonds in Asia Pacific

Social bond issuance in Asia Pacific has been surprisingly modest, but S&P Global argues the market is aware of the "clear opportunity"...

IFC to invest $30m in Brazil-focused natural capital fund

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is exploring a $30 million investment into AMERRA Capital Management's natural capital credit fund, a private credit fund focused on Brazilian food and agribusinesses.

Achmea expects green bond strategies to reach €3bn by 2027

Achmea Investment Management (IM) expects its dedicated green bond investment funds and mandates to grow to at least €3 billion ($3.4 billion) by the end of 2026, with its corporate strategies set to receive a notable boost.