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Realize secures CAD276m for impact fund-of-funds

Using the SDGs to invest in sovereign debt

An Aegon fund looks for sovereign sustainability 'improvers', Irina Kurochkina tells Mathilde Dorbessan

Italy expects 'gradual' growth in sovereign green bond issuance

Italy is expecting to increase its annual issuance of sovereign green bonds in future years, as the country continues to prioritise green investment amid the EU financing wind down, a senior public debt official said.

Regulators must clarify 'what are we trying to achieve' on sustainable finance rules

Policymakers and regulators have been urged to go "back to basics" to clarify what they are trying to achieve from sustainable finance regulations, the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) told an event in London.

Latvenergo raises €300m through second EuGB issuance

Latvia's state-owned utility Latvenergo has raised €300 million ($344 million) through a seven-year European Green Bond (EuGB), to finance a major renewable energy expansion programme across the Baltic region.

Draft ESRS for non-EU companies unveiled

Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for reporting by companies based outside the EU but generating large revenues in the bloc have been published, in advance of a vote to approve them for consultation next month.

Sanctuary raises £350m through inaugural sustainability bond

UK housing association Sanctuary has raised £350 million ($402 million) through its inaugural sustainability bond, attracting an orderbook of more than £1.3 billion.

PGGM: We really see return and impact value in blue bonds

Blue bonds will become more important as nature and biodiversity goals among institutional investors grow, Raymond van Wersch tells Ahren Lester

Middle East deal won't pull the plug on electrification drive, says Vontobel

Energy efficiency and electrification will remain dominant themes, even after the Iran-US conflict is resolved, says Vontobel Asset Management, as economies resolve to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world.

EU countries ready to give fossil fuels pass for SFDR transition category

EU countries could agree to include fossil fuel companies in a proposed 'transition' category for the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), according to a near-final text sent for approval.