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UK to target impact as part of expected Growth Fund announcement

The UK Chancellor will announce a UK Growth Fund, using private capital to fuel its public policy priorities and target positive environmental and social impact, at this week's Autumn Statement, an academic has claimed.

Unlocking the potential of catalytic capital

Catalytic capital can be transformative in supporting private investors to deploy capital at scale for a just transition to net zero, writes Kieron Boyle

The importance of a Just Transition

If we're serious about achieving a net zero economy, we need to think in more rounded terms about people and planet, writes Kieron Boyle

Impact investing: 'a great defence against greenwashing'

With investors 'very focused on whether something is what it claims to be', impact investing is poised to thrive, Kieron Boyle tells Genevieve Redgrave

'Just transition' guidance issued to harness trillions in investment

Guidance for fund managers on how to invest in a 'just transition' to net zero has been published, with the aim of harnessing trillions of dollars to support social objectives linked to the transition.

People Moves 3 March: Impact Investing Institute, ING, Rathbone Greenbank, LeapFrog ... and more

Impact Investing Institute appoints CEO

The UK's Impact Investing Institute has appointed Kieron Boyle as its new chief executive officer, following Sarah Gordon's departure earlier this year.

Carney leads sustainable finance tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

The sustainable finance community has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, after her death at the age of 96 ushered in the rein of outspoken environmentalist King Charles III.

COP27 agenda must 'move beyond ESG to impact'

The emphasis on climate-themed investment must move beyond environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration to focus on real-world 'impact' ahead of COP27, argues Sarah Gordon, CEO at the Impact Investing Institute.

People Moves 12 August including Mark Carney, Impact Investing Institute