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Actis closes Asian transition fund at $560m

Global South investors feel urgency and pessimism for COP29

Investors in the Global South have told Environmental Finance that they feel a great sense of urgency and pessimism as COP29 kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan over concerns that negotiators and policymakers are dragging their heels on financial pledges to support the countries that need it most.

Physical climate risk planning a 2025 priority for Actis

Sustainable infrastructure investor Actis will be spending more resources on scenario planning next year, Environmental Finance has learned, after a physical risk assessment earlier this year highlighted ways to futureproof portfolio companies.

Transition funds need 'finer viewpoint' on natural gases, says Actis

Transition funds need to solidify a 'clear view on the natural gases' if they are to continue attracting institutional investor commitments, sustainable infrastructure investor Actis has claimed.

OPIM elects fresh advisory board

Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM) has named its advisory board for 2024-2026, electing several senior impact investment professionals to its board.

AIIB commits $100m to Actis' emerging Asia transition fund

'We're seeing more brown discounting than green premiums' in Asia, says Actis

'Green premiums' that boost the valuations of energy transition-focused investments are not as visible in the emerging markets, one sustainable infrastructure investor has claimed.

Actis launches Indian real estate developer

Actis launches Asian 'green' data centre platform

Actis launches Peru power producer