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Bain Double Impact invests in 'urgent care' provider

Bain Capital Double Impact has invested an undisclosed sum in ConvenientMD, which operates 'urgent care' clinics along the US East Coast.

Dolma Impact Fund raises $40m

Nepal-focused Dolma Impact Fund has raised $40 million at first close of its second fund, attracting investment from a group of development finance institutions.

German 30-year green bond reports deeper 'greenium' amid investor demand

The first 30-year green bond issued by Germany reported a deeper 'greenium' than previous shorter-dated notes, as investor demand sent the order book to more than six times the offered amount.

Plans for International Sustainability Standards Board take step forward, says IOSCO

Credit investors must drive ESG differentiation as post-QE influence grows

The differentiation in the credit spread performance between environmental, social and governance (ESG) leaders and laggards is currently limited, but Aviva Investors expects this to increase as quantitative easing (QE) programmes wind down.

Dietary preferences shifting up to three times faster in Asia - Proterra

Younger generations' embrace of plant-based diets means investment opportunity in food abounds across Asia, Tai Lin tells Michael Hurley

Two-thirds of automotive companies score zero for human rights

G7 countries 'should invest $1trn per year and double climate finance'

Deciphering the ESG data deluge

First an FX trader and later the global head of ESG at Northern Trust, Mamadou-Abou Sarr has first-hand experience of quantitative finance and ESG investing. He believes his new investment firm holds the answer to bringing both approaches together

Germany mandates 30-year green bond ahead of planned May issue

Germany has mandated six banks as lead managers for its first 30-year green bond, expected to be issued later in May.