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Impact investment fund of funds passes 'milestone' assets level

An impact investment fund of funds has passed €100 million ($110 million) in assets under management (AUM), shortly after completing a new investment based around financial inclusion.

Biodiversity, shipping among Sustainalytics' impact trends for 2020

Sustainalytics has identified biodiversity and 'cleaner shipping' among 10 investment themes for 2020 it says look best placed to contribute positively to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and potentially create impact in addition to financial returns.

UN Global Compact launches 'SDG Ambition' initiative

Transparency 'a significant challenge' for impact investors

Impact investors continue to struggle with a lack of transparency on impact performance, a survey of the sector has shown, with some respondents complaining that the problem is getting worse.

Framework for SDG disclosures unveiled by accounting bodies

Broad recommendations for disclosures based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been billed as "a new approach to address sustainable development issues".

Technology holds key to impact reporting, UK Impact Investing Institute says

The UK Impact Investing Institute has invited technology companies and data providers to drive the convergence of approaches to measuring and reporting impact, in its first report since it launched.

GEF grants $15m support to the Food Securities Fund

The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) has approved a commitment of $15 million to the Food Securities Fund, developed by Swiss investment advisor Clarmondial.

2° Investing Initiative, Beyond Ratings launch new climate target investment tool

2° Investing Initiative (2DII) and data analytics company Beyond Ratings have launched a tool to help governments and organisations to align investments and policies with the goals of the Paris climate agreement.

Zurich's green bond portfolio hits $3.5bn

Zurich Insurance's portfolio of green, social and sustainability bonds has reached $3.5 billion, Danielle Brassel, a responsible investment analyst with the firm, told the Insurance and Climate Risk conference.

PRI to study ‘fundamental legal questions’ on impact investing

‘Fundamental legal questions’ surrounding impact investing will be the subject of a far-reaching study commissioned by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).