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EU taxonomy ‘niche’ and likely to do as much harm as good, says fund manager
27 June 2019The EU’s taxonomy of sustainable climate-related economic activities “is likely to do as much harm as good”, a UK-based fund manager has said.
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Impact investors say AUM soared 86% over four years
21 June 2019Impact investors have seen their assets under management increase by 86% over the past four years, a survey of the market suggests.
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LGIM calls for bonds to back sustainable palm oil
19 June 2019Investors would welcome specific bonds that help finance the growth of sustainable palm oil, according to Meryam Omi, head of sustainability at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM).
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Impact fund to target women in sub-Saharan Africa
10 June 2019A fund is being raised that will invest in small businesses in sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on helping women in rural areas.
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GIIN launches revamped investment impact managing system
21 May 2019A new tool aims to help investors better measure the impact of their activity, representing a "huge leap forward" for the industry.
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AllianceBernstein launches two SDG funds
21 May 2019Insurance clients particularly interested in Sustainable Global Thematic Credit Portfolio fund
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SDGs drive engagement success, says BMO
13 May 2019BMO claims that a more sophisticated use of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in its 2018 engagement strategy ‘contributed significantly’ to 237 instances of positive change in companies’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies.