Bonds

Bank will only buy corporate green bonds and best climate performers on primary market, increases benchmark tilt.

Companies with more senior women have better overall gender representation; IFC subscribes $200 million to Itaú Unibanco's gender bond.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Amundi launches climate ETF, UK pension funds back sustainable infra.

Some funds investing solely in ESG debt were downgraded last year as other managers take a cautious approach to initial classification.

Insight Investment warns of ‘two tier’ system in market as gulf in framework quality continues to grow, but certification levels improve.

Largest opposition party queries business minister after story accuses Danske of failing to hold energy companies to account.

Israel makes market debut as India prepares to issue, while airport green bonds and airline SLBs spark controversy.

Reduced reinvestment means bank will not meet decarbonisation targets under current approach, active reshuffling suggested by board member Schnabel.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Carmignac downgrades three funds to Article 8; Gresham House launches Irish forestry fund.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Kentucky accuses FIs of energy boycotts; US Federal Trade Commission looks to update guidance on environmental marketing claims.