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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.

Manager to apply impact label to two of its funds, becoming first firm to label multiple funds, as Ninety One also announces first label.

Investors are not despairing at aligning the two regulatory regimes, but key concepts including sustainable investment definitions remain elusive.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Second round consultation on Australian taxonomy launched; Brazil makes sustainability disclosures mandatory.

European national authorities request clarifications, echo market concerns around impact on green bond issuance.

RI explores the failure of ESG strategies to gain traction in the world’s most populated country

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Ninety One launches sovereign biodiversity index; ACCR resumes engagement with Rio Tinto.

EU regulator responds to concerns of green bond funds, pushes back against claims that rules will restrict transition funding.

Jupiter announces first sustainability focus fund, while FCA says number of products with labels is in line with expectations.

The project will be financed by a China-led development fund.