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Are the SDGs still the framework for impact investors?

The SDGs are no longer top of the tree in the 'lexicon jungle' of impact investing, writes Jennifer Forrest

Consultants must not 'mark their own homework' on sustainability

Investment consultants should be better regulated, given the amount of influence they have on asset owners' allocation decisions, particularly when it comes to sustainability, it has been argued.

'Pensions lack basic literacy on impact investing'

Many pension schemes have a poor understanding of impact investment strategies, Pensions for Purpose has claimed, stating they rely heavily on consultancies to help them fill gaps.

Around two-thirds of asset owners screening managers on nature

Asset owners are integrating nature considerations into their screening of asset managers, but varying approaches remain, a report by Pensions for Purpose has found.

People Moves, 17 January: Mark Carney; Barclays; Regeneration.VC; Terra Impact Ventures ... and more

Will impact investing finally take centre-stage in 2025?

The prospects for impact investing look bright, driven by regulatory tailwinds and increasing pension fund allocations, writes Jennifer Forrest

'UK needs higher pension contributions to capitalise on impact opportunities'

The UK needs to increase its pension contributions if it is to direct more capital towards sustainable solutions, a pension fund network has claimed.

Impact could top 15% of UK's total AUM by 2030, investors predict

Put impact investment at heart of UK pension reform, government told

Two thirds of UK pension funds say they have not invested in natural capital

Almost two thirds (62%) of UK pension funds who responded to a survey are not invested in natural capital, research commissioned by asset manager Gresham House has said.