Fund Solutions
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Social Impacts Core to Mirova Land Fund as Market Matures
December 7, 2023Blended finance approach required to entice private investors as importance of land use in tackling biodiversity, climate crisis “becoming clear”.
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Multi-stakeholder SDG Fund Offers Blended Finance “Blueprint”
November 29, 2023US$1.1 billion loan fund was conceived in recognition that public capital alone is “insufficient” to fill US$3.9 trillion funding gap in emerging markets.
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High Emitter Engagement Vital to New American Century Strategy
November 9, 2023Portfolio Manager David Byrns argues exclusion of “worst performing” industries results in “disconnect” between sustainable fund flows and real world outcomes.
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More Flexible, Transparent Nature Data Needed – Scottish Widows
November 6, 2023Pension provider highlights nature data challenges for asset owners ahead of industry guide on biodiversity portfolio assessments.
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ESMA Warns on “Misleading” Use of ESG-related Terms by Funds
October 19, 2023Research by the European regulator shows that ESG-related named funds attract more inflows, raising concerns about potential greenwashing.
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BlackRock Fund Supports Middle Market Transition
October 12, 2023Manager’s first climate transition-oriented private debt fund forms part of US$84 billion Global Private Debt platform.
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SEC ‘Names Rule’ One Step Toward ESG Fund Integrity
September 25, 2023US regulator urged to prioritise enforcement of new rule to prevent greenwashing.
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LOIM Fund Takes Three Steps to Plastics Circularity
September 14, 2023Investment team incentivised to reduce emissions and waste from fund focused on “better materials, new models and better systems”.
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NZAOA Gets to Grips with Decarbonising Debt
September 7, 2023Divided opinions and progress amongst global members is limiting ambition.
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IIGCC’s NZIF 2.0 to be Interactive and Investor-led
August 31, 2023Second iteration of net zero framework slated for mid-2024 launch; investor network puts nature on its long-term agenda.
