Climate funds failing to measure against climate indices
19% of active, climate-focused funds use no benchmark and 73% use market capitalisation index rather than a climate index
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CFA launches climate and investing certificate
Modules cover climate science, regulation, policy and corporate reporting
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UBP launches ‘collaborative’ biodiversity fund
NGOs will provide strategic guidance and biodiversity objectives
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What are the behaviour changes needed to achieve net zero?
A government paper, now unpublished, explores a number of recommendations
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PRI calls for more clarity from new EC measures
Further feedback required on use of investment powers in relation to sustainability impact
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Impact bond issuance reaches record levels
Insight Investment says impact bond issuance grew 60% in 2020
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Engaging on sustainability in start-ups paves way for green transition
Venture capitalists are taking advantage of sustainable opportunities by investing in the early stages of a business, paving the way for larger investors
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Good Money Week: Managers share impact measurement best practice
This year’s Good Investment Review acknowledges a need for standardised measurement and reporting on impact
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Video: UK investment industry heavyweights launch ESG fund platform The Big Exchange
Ex-ASI colleagues Jill Jackson and Campbell Fleming have joined forces with Big Issue Group and 11 asset managers to form ESG and impact platform
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KKR bolsters expertise in Global Impact unit
International strength and local market expertise are key ingredients for finding impact investments, the firm said
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KKR bolsters expertise in Global Impact unit
International strength and local market expertise are key ingredients for finding impact investments, the firm said
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LGT acquires impact investing fund
Aspada manages the assets of the SONG Fund, a venture capital firm backed by the Soros Economic Development Fund, Omidyar Network and Google