Funds

HuSIF to focus on capacity building, retail investors and international presence in its first year of activity.

Regulator also reacts to queries about fund closures ahead of the deadline for compliance, while UKSIF warns against complacency.

Think-tank tips 2024 to be record-breaking year for ESG-labelled bonds after strong H1.

Impact specialist gets nod to label £670 million fund, as renewables vehicle opts to drop sustainability terms.

EU regulator also flags effect of US anti-ESG backlash on ability of shareholders to engage on climate.

Meanwhile, energy companies Santos and Woodside voice concerns over exclusion of abated and natural gas in framework.

AASB delays finalising sustainability standards; banking regulator ramps up climate commitments and expectations.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: NBIM invests €900m in renewables fund; vast majority of FTSE100 companies had external assurance on some ESG metrics last year.

Still no movement on new fund labels but impact funds expected to be first movers in market amid industry frustration.

Danish FSA will target ‘responsible’ funds under new rule as Sustainable Fitch warns of fixed income impact.