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APG, PGGM add more IT companies to list of SDG contributors
01 February 2021An updated impact-focused data platform has identified nearly 200 extra companies whose products contribute to the SDGs, PGGM's
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Impact funds outperform in 2020 but Covid dampens fundraises
29 January 2021Publicly-listed impact funds have, on average, outperformed their respective benchmarks in 2020, according to analysis by impact data provider Phenix Capital.
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CBRE GI: 'We see opportunity in real estate impact investing'
29 January 2021One of the world's largest real estate investors says residential housing and offices are fertile ground for impact investors. Michael Hurley reports
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Welsh pension fund joins impact investing forum
28 January 2021Wales' £1.8 billion ($2.5 billion) Clwyd Pension Fund has become the first pension scheme adopter of a UK-based initiative to channel more capital to investments that generate positive social and/or environmental impact.
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HSBC targets social impact with healthcare fund
28 January 2021HSBC Global Asset Management plans to create a 'sustainable' healthcare fund that targets positive social impact by reducing the overall cost of care.
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A green recovery strategy with real impact
27 January 2021A host of eye-catching innovations await impact investors in the theme of resource efficiency, writes Rekha Unnithan
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Citi's $200m impact fund invests in seven companies
26 January 2021US bank Citi has invested in seven companies via its $200 million impact fund, including in those focusing on the areas of technology, transportation and education.
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Bain Double Impact invests in healthcare provider
25 January 2021Bain Capital Double Impact has invested an undisclosed amount in Multi-Specialty Healthcare, an provider of post-traumatic injury care and physical rehabilitation.
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Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust makes first investments
22 January 2021Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust has used most of the proceeds from its December initial public offering (IPO) to make seven investments valued at a combined £39.2 million ($53.5 million).
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GIIN founding director joins 'impact verification' company
21 January 2021Sarah Gelfand, a founding director of the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), is to join BlueMark as managing director of the 'impact verification' provider.