Pressure on financial institutions to back up climate pledges growing - 2DII

There is a "pressing need" for financial institutions to provide detailed evidence of the impact of their…

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International sustainability standards 'should incorporate SDGs'

Efforts to develop international sustainability reporting standards should use the Sustainable Development…

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Schroder BSC social impact IPO raises £75m, falls short of target

The first-of-its-kind Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust raised £75 million ($102 million) from an initial…

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Lloyd's commits to stop investing in coal, tar sands and Arctic energy exploration

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Builders Fund backs solar energy for low-income households

The Builders Fund led a $33 million funding round by Posigen, a provider of rooftop solar panels and…

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Biden urged to bolster US impact market with disclosure rules

The incoming Biden administration has been urged to bolster US impact investment by pushing regulators…

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BNP launches 'Paris-compliant' property impact fund

BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management has launched what it claims is the first property fund…

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Credit Suisse, UOB launch Asia impact fund

Credit Suisse and UOB's private equity arm have raised about $60 million at first close of the second…

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'World-first' gender-lens property fund launches

A 'world-first' fund aiming to invest in affordable, safe and secure homes for vulnerable women has been…

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Singapore central bank launches impact measurement initiative

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a FinTech initiative to "promote a green financial…

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Ocean Fund makes investments in India

Circulate Capital has committed to invest $19 million in four Indian companies it claims can help reduce…

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EIOPA proposes 'impact underwriting' to address climate risk

Insurers can contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation efforts by developing new insurance products…

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Adasina launches 'social justice' ETF

Adasina Social Capital has launched an exchange-traded fund (ETF) it says advances 'social justice',…

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Turner Impact Capital raises $350m for housing fund

California-based Turner Impact Capital has raised $350 million at the close of its second 'multifamily'…

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Australian pension scheme invests in climate impact fund

Aware Super has committed to invest A$80 million ($59.4 million) in Adamantem Capital's second private…

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HESTA makes A$20m impact investment

Australian superannuation HESTA has invested A$20 million ($15 million) in a A$100 million issuance of…

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Swiss impact firms join to create CHF1bn asset manager

Swiss impact investment managers Obviam and Asteria have entered a strategic tie-up to create an impact-focused…

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Give UK infrastructure bank 'social impact and net zero mandate'

A proposed UK 'infrastructure bank' must have a mandate to finance the transition to a net-zero economy,…

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US hedge fund manager launches impact firm

Veteran hedge fund manager Chris James has launched a firm that will focus on investing in companies…

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Regulators increasing focus on sustainability outcomes - First Sentier

Interventions from regulators across Europe are driving increased focus on the sustainability outcomes…

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