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Record number of impact funds closed in 2021, says Preqin

Strong appetite for impact investing has led to a tripling in impact-focussed alternative asset funds over the last five years, according to Preqin, with a record number of these vehicles closed in 2021.

Last mile data 'critical' to improving bond impact reporting

Issuers of labelled bonds have an opportunity to improve data collection by spending more time and resources ensuring impact data includes diverse and local perspectives, attendees at Environmental Finance's virtual conference on sustainable investment in Asia heard.

Growing opportunities in sustainable farming

New sustainable farming practices are creating exciting investment opportunities, says Ransu Salovaara

People moves 24 June: ISSB, CDP, ACRA, SGX and more...

ESG industry 'has become a bit lazy'

Providing environmental, social and governance (ESG) data and investment products is "a contact sport, not an exercise one can do from a desk," according to a sustainable finance expert,...

AllianceBernstein partners with Impact Engine

ESG Book raises $35m to grow data platform

ESG controversies can cause negative returns, finds Moody's

Companies that experience moderate to severe ESG controversies could face losses. This is worth $400 million on average, according to Moody's Analytics.

Investors 'should look past' easy environmental assessments

Investors should more often look past 'easy' assessments of environmental issues to tackle more material social and governance concerns, according to data provider BlueOnion.

EU companies set to disclose environmental risks

The European Parliament and Council have provisionally agreed on a new directive which will require large companies to publicly disclose how they manage environmental and social risk.