ESG Loan Market Now Less Marred by Greenwashing, UK FCA Says

ESG Loan Market Now Less Marred by Greenwashing, UK FCA Says

Two years after it warned of greenwashing risks in the market for sustainability-linked loans, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority says banks and borrowers appear to have made meaningful improvements.

Africa’s green finance window widens as sustainability-linked loans gain global credibility - Africa Sustainability Matters

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says the global sustainability-linked loan (SLL) market has taken “important steps” to address credibility and integrity issues, positioning it as a more effective tool for financing the transition to net zero. For Africa, where sustainable finance remains a critical missing link in meeting climate and development targets, this evolution could open new pathways to unlock capital for green growth. Sustai…

FCA Hails Progress in Sustainability-Linked Loan Market’s Credibility

The sustainability-linked loan (SLL) market has taken significant strides in addressing its integrity and credibility issues, according to a recent review by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This progress marks a pivotal moment in the development of a credible transition finance ecosystem, as the market matures and adapts to regulatory scrutiny. The FCA’s observations come on the… Source

FCA Says Sustainability-Linked Loan Market Has Become More Mature, Credible

The sustainability-linked loan (SLL) market has made progress towards addressing some of its key integrity and credibility issues, according to a new review by UK financial services regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), marking “important steps in the development of a credible transition finance ecosystem,” according to the regulator. The observations by the FCA follow a 2023 review of the SLL market, which outlined a series of market…

FCA: Sustainability-Linked Loans Market 2 Years On - Markets Media

Sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) remain a useful transition financing tool, and we are encouraged by the progress we’ve seen in the market since 2023. We’ve published a follow-up letter (PDF) to share insights from our ongoing engagement with banks active in the SLL market, as part of being a smarter regulator and to deepen trust in the market. SLLs can be a useful transition financing tool for borrowers wanting to improve their overall sustai…