IMPACT

Realize secures CAD276m for impact fund-of-funds

Middle East deal won't pull the plug on electrification drive, says Vontobel

Energy efficiency and electrification will remain dominant themes, even after the Iran-US conflict is resolved, says Vontobel Asset Management, as economies resolve to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world.

Man Group raises £362m for affordable housing strategy

Nissay unveils GPIF-commissioned guide to impact investments

Nissay Asset Management has published research on impact investing, which includes a summary of strategies and a discussion on how the practice links with investors' fiduciary duty.

Foresight impact and real assets an 'ideal fit', says Guinness, as WHEB changes hands again

A deal to acquire Foresight Group's £1 billion ($1.3 billion) public markets business by Guinness Global Investors has been described as an 'ideal fit', although it means impact investor WHEB changes hands for the second time in two years.

Anterra Capital raises $100m for first close of latest food and ag fund

Transatlantic investor Anterra Capital has raised $100 million for the first close of its third food and agriculture fund and has set its sights on doubling the size of the fund by the end of the year.

Achmea preps impact-focused private debt strategy for Q3 launch

Achmea Investment Management is aiming to raise €250 million ($291 million) for a new private debt strategy for institutional investors, investing across four key impact themes predominantly in the Netherlands and north-west Europe.

Outcomes-based bonds: Compliance carbon credit market 'key' to scalability

The emergence of a compliance-driven, harmonised carbon credit market could be critical to supporting the scaling of the outcomes-based bond structure by reducing the need for an off-taker to get deals off the ground.

Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund completes third investment

Social disclosure framework launched, warning of 'significant financial consequences'

The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) has launched a provisional disclosure framework, and warned of the risks that AI poses to workforces.

Water is a transatlantic issue, says Jefferies

Water as a consideration and investment theme has cross-geographic appeal, despite a more challenging environment for sustainability, according to investment bank Jefferies.

Investors may not replace 2030 targets, says Nordea AM

As 2030 approaches, many asset managers and owners may not replace their near-term sustainability targets, as they focus instead on longer-term goals, according to Nordea Asset Management.

Schroders Greencoat acquires biomethane platform

Schroders Greencoat, the renewable energy arm of Schroders Capital, has acquired a Dutch biomethane platform from SWEN Capital Partners.

TFFF on-track for pay-outs in two years