Bonds

EU ESG ratings regulation comes into force; Investor groups respond to biodiversity consultation; and ISS STOXX wins German public sector sustainable equity indices contract.

Fund managers say lack of consistency and limited disclosures still hampering analysis of green bond quality.

Fund managers report improvements in instrument quality, but data centres and issuer-level strategies still pose potential challenges.

Drought of ESG-labelled bonds in US market helps water tech firm Xylem to preferential pricing for market debut in emerging label.

But both asset owners and managers report obstacles to deployment.

Council of the EU presidency acknowledges 'challenging' negotiations as it proposes limited exceptions for public sector bonds.

Council of the EU aiming for draft compromise this month as member states discuss allowing transitioning issuers into Article 7 funds.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: GRI eyes first soil pollution standard; Investors nominate board member at Brazil’s Petrobras.

Interim target for emissions reduction also vulnerable to market volatility, says Swiss insurer's head of responsible investment.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ESG-labelled bond issuance in Asia dipped in 2025; ISSB seeks feedback on amendments to SASB standards.