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The latest developments in sustainable finance: MSCI authorised to provide ESG ratings in India; EU banks 'could lose 25% of assets' in decarbonisation scenario.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: UK government says ESG ratings regs will help defence sector, AXA IM calls for more sign-ups to common ground taxonomy.

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.

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

Manager says it could not put every impact avenue in successful application, while Stewart Investors confirms it will not use the SDR labels for any of its funds.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: FTSE Russell AO survey shows market shift to passive strategies for sustainable investment; Foresight Solar announces SDR equivalence.

The latest episode of The Responsible Investor Podcast asks whether the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements will deliver straightforward and user-friendly fund labels.

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