Green bonds

ECB to strengthen physical risk focus – EBA tightens rules for ESG funds – 'No consistent evidence' disclosures boost sustainability performance.

First-of-its-kind vehicle is one of the largest dedicated to use-of-proceeds bonds, pool opts against appointing external manager.

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

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Climate fund performance 'notably improved' in 2025; ICCR urges investor engagement on US immigration policies.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: FCA calls for clarity on transition finance; TNFD, GRI back nature measurement protocol initiative.

Milestones continue to fall as issuers see strong market reception, but technical details and taxonomy usability continue to hamper uptake.

The latest developments in ESG bonds: EIB issues inaugural EU Green Bond; ISS STOXX launches ESG bond sustainability ratings.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: SDR prompts BlackRock to rebadge 'sustainable' fund; ESMA sets deadline for second-party opinion providers on the EU Green Bond Standard.

Plans on climate disclosures rules, green bonds and taxonomy revealed in Fall Economic Statement.

Separately, work on a national framework for blue bonds is nearing completion.