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Blue bonds concentrated in emerging markets - Storebrand AM launches climate-aware US equity strategy - New initiative to standardise water risk guidance.
Council of the EU aiming for draft compromise this month as member states discuss allowing transitioning issuers into Article 7 funds.
A last-minute proposal to align EU standards with the ISSB risks reshaping the European model of sustainability reporting, writes Frédéric Ducoulombier.
Requiring broad-based disclosures 'could prompt EU-style backlash against sustainability reporting', government warned.
FCA launches voluntary reporting pilot for ESG ratings providers; Natwest chair agrees to meet ShareAction and investors; Nordea AM handed €1bn bond mandate.
LD Pensions seeks manager for environment and climate portfolio - EU taps Amundi to manage €3bn green bond fund - ISO sets date for release of transition standard.
Investors target BASF over climate lobbying; Barclays assesses impact of MSCI ESG ratings changes; no boost for clean energy shares from Gulf crisis.
NEST and Akademiker Pensions among funds backing Sarasin & Partners letter to Financial Reporting Council.
Criticisms of accountants and auditors have become increasingly common as EU pares back sustainability reporting rules.
Recognition of impact a welcome development but experts warn regime is more suited to public markets and may throw up issues for GPs.