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MSCI chief: ‘It’s not time to take shots at the COP president’

People who expect carbon markets to be like the LSE 'are crazy', MSCI boss Henry Fernandez said

Despite Sultan Al Jaber's claim there is 'no science' behind fossil fuel phaseout, the UAE's climate action deserves praise

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The likes of the Fed must stick to their knitting ahead of the UAE conference

Why central banks must steer clear of climate activism at COP28

Central banks can't be responsible for the green transition, but they must watch the risks

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'Muted expectations can pave the way for upside surprises'

Fidelity’s Anne Richards: COP28 can’t dodge the biodiversity question

COP28 will continue to focus on global warming, but financial support for habitats should also be key

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Distractions are everywhere, but experts say a new EU directive will be a game changer for sustainable finance

Bankers wait for ‘lightbulb moment’ on ESG despite deal slump

Bankers rushed to form ESG teams. Now their future is in flux

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Extreme weather events caused by climate change have led to catastrophic fires around the world

Schroders’ sustainability boss: ‘Tougher and more disruptive action needed’ at COP28

Investors looking for clarity on role of carbon markets ahead of UN climate summit, says Andy Howard

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Dubai conference must not 'reduce the sense of urgency,' says Hortense Bioy

Investors shouldn’t give up on 1.5°C at COP28, Morningstar’s ESG research boss says

Shifting the goalposts would allow investors to drag their feet on moves towards a greener world

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Aviva Investors’ chief responsible investment officer Steve Waygood, pictured, is hopeful controversial COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber might be able to navigate a more 'market savvy' outcome

Aviva’s Steve Waygood: 1.5°C world ‘no longer a possible outcome’

One of FN's Most Influential in Sustainable Finance says the bar is 'higher than normal' heading into COP28, with the UAE hosting and a global progress review looming

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