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APG and Axa buy big in €60bn Covid-19 bond market

APG Asset Management has invested €554 million ($604 million) in 'Covid-19 bonds' in recent weeks, a market it estimated could already be as large as €60 billion.

Asset owners showing ESG data firms the way on impact - PGGM

A forthcoming impact-focused data platform pioneered by Dutch asset owners APG and PGGM could demonstrate to specialist data providers the appeal of covering the impact investing space, according to PGGM's Piet Klop.

Impact in Africa: SMEs' fight for survival amid Covid-19

With the 'missing middle' in sub-Saharan Africa ballooning and many SMEs on life support, Vital Capital has launched a debt facility to help, Nimrod Gerber tells Michael Hurley

Bain impact fund invests in healthcare and distance learning

Bain Capital Double Impact has invested in a distance learning company for special needs students and a provider of healthcare to individuals with disabilities.

Pimco engages with 175 issuers for ESG portfolios

ESG indexes increase the focus on data and transparency

Investors increasingly demand ESG and low-carbon indices to benchmark their portfolio. But what are the potential pitfalls, and what are regulators doing about them, ask Gregory Campbell and Daniela Bunea

Commission calls for €20bn/year for biodiversity protection in EU

At least €20 billion ($22 billion) a year is required to protect biodiversity in the European Union (EU) over the next decade, according to the European Commission. It says this will require contributions from EU funds, national governments and private sources of capital.

Manulife US REIT secures maiden $100m green loan

Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has secured a $100 million green loan from OCBC Bank to refinance a US property and undertake environmental initiatives at other properties.

Investment of £65bn needed for UK homes to meet environmental targets

Up to £65 billion ($80 billion) of investment is needed to maximise the number of UK homes with a Energy Performance Certificate of 'C' or above by 2035.

JP Morgan Chase given bloody nose by climate resolution

JP Morgan Chase experienced a significant revolt from investors against its climate change position after nearly half voted in support of a shareholder resolution urging the US bank to align its financing to the Paris Agreement.