EMEA
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ESMA Told to Watch and Wait on ‘Greenbleaching’
March 27, 2023Advisory group outlines its recommendations on addressing SFDR Article 9 downgrades and greenwashing regulatory uncertainty.
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EU Taxonomy, SFDR Risk “Starving” Real Estate
March 23, 2023Regulation favours new ‘green’ builds over incentivising investment in the decarbonisation of existing real estate.
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PSF Attempts Own Transition, While Supporting Others’
March 16, 2023Streamlined Platform on Sustainable Finance aims to ensure European taxonomy drives capital to support net zero transition.
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Africa’s GSS+ Bond Market Ripe for Growth
March 13, 2023Despite development barriers, opportunities are emerging for investment in sustainable assets in growing market.
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Blended Finance: Big Change Means More Than Big Numbers
March 9, 2023The EMDE funding agreement between the European Commission, EIB has been welcomed, but global goals need global reform.
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Blurred Lines Will Weaken ESMA Labels – EFAMA
February 27, 2023Proposed sustainable investment thresholds risk divergence from SFDR.
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UK Investors Undeterred by Offshore Headwinds
February 20, 2023Onshore lag and grid connectivity issues plaguing the UK and its European counterparts, despite capacity growth.
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UK’s Avon Pension Fund Developing Climate-focused Cash Strategy
February 13, 2023As Avon’s commitment to illiquid renewable infrastructure requires it to hold more liquid assets like cash, the fund is working with the asset managers to create better low-carbon asset allocation options.
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ESMA Under Pressure on ESG Fund Labelling Rules
January 23, 2023European financial regulator faces up to criticisms of its plans for ESG label rules, with concerns focusing on the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
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Social Climate Fund Inches EU Closer to a Just Transition
January 16, 2023Industry calls for clarity over terminology and exclusion of fossil fuels.
