Michael Hurley

SEBI sets up Indian social stock exchange 'technical group'

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has established a 'technical group' to develop a national social stock exchange, that will enable for-profit and non-profit investors to allocate to social impact opportunities.

Citi's $150m impact fund makes first investments

US bank Citi has made the first commitments via its $150 million impact fund, in businesses that provide services for affordable housing, female employment, 3D printing and renewable fuels.

Apollo names impact management team

Private equity firm Apollo has named the team that will lead its impact investment arm.

MSCI launches SDG alignment data product

Data provider MSCI has launched a tool it says will help investors more closely scrutinise the claims by their portfolio companies of contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Future of ESG Data conference: Don't separate impact from sustainability data

Third-party data providers should make impact a part of their core sustainability data offering to help investors assess the net impact of their investments, UBS's Christopher Greenwald has said.

NBIM recommends incorporating impact into GRI standards

Companies reporting in line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) should be asked to disclose their net impact on society and the environment, according to one of the world's largest asset managers.

SDGs "will not be achieved until 2092" - study

The world will not achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development until 2082, based on current trends - and the fallout from Covid-19 could delay this by another 10 years, according to a study.

LeapFrog, Allianz X in $30m digital health, insuretech funding round

LeapFrog and Allianz X have participated in a $30 million fundraise by emerging markets digital health and insuretech provider BIMA.

Palladium takes minority stake in Bamboo Capital Partners

Palladium has bought a minority stake of 8.5% in Bamboo Capital Partners, in a move the companies say is designed to 'mobilise' $1 billion in 'impact capital' by 2023.

'Sustainable seafood' fund aims for 2021 launch