Bonds

DNB unveils new responsible investment policy for €9bn of funds and will begin taking a more active stewardship approach.

The group has added four new indicators despite having committed to a slimmed down framework.

Label continues to evolve with step-ups growing and some issuers off track to hit targets, but data issues continue to cause concerns.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: French ESG boutique Mirova looks to double AUM to €60bn by 2030; Brazil raises $2bn from first green bond.

Bond buyers welcome increased transparency under new regulation but warn that take-up of the standard is unlikely to be swift or widespread.

The bloc’s sustainable finance agenda has 'lost sight of the most important thing', says Green Bond Standard rapporteur.

A new bond structure could help MDBs and policymakers to channel private finance into sustainable development, says Ulf Erlandsson.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: European Council adopts Green Bond Standard regulation; Fed agencies issue climate-related financial risk principles.

Barclays analysts find low allocations to biodiversity, with expenditures mainly on forestry projects and nature-based solutions.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: EP adopts green bond standard; Mirova expands gender fund to cover broader DE&I.