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IHS Markit brings ESG reporting to private capital markets

Tue, 12/02/2019 - 10:38

IHS Markit, a specialist in critical information, analytics and solutions, has launched an environmental, social and governance (ESG) data collection and reporting solution for private equity (PE) firms, venture capital (VC) firms, their portfolio companies and investors. »

Guernsey Green Fund designation helps Cibus Fund close at USD320 million

Tue, 29/01/2019 - 09:11

ADM Capital’s food-focussed Cibus Fund has closed at more than USD320 million, following its designation as the first Guernsey Green Fund. »

Neuberger Berman adds to PRI Private Equity Advisory Committee

Tue, 08/01/2019 - 10:15

Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, has appointed Jennifer Signori to the Principles for Responsible Investment's (PRI) Private Equity Advisory Committee. »

Fitch Ratings launches ESG Relevance Scores

Tue, 08/01/2019 - 09:12

Fitch Ratings has launched a new integrated scoring system that shows how environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors impact individual credit rating decisions.    »

MicroVest appoints two new board members

Wed, 28/11/2018 - 10:18

MicroVest, a global impact investing asset management firm with USD368 million AUM, has appointed Phyllis Caldwell and Greg Gaeddert as new board members, effective November 2018. »

Disclosure requirements for sustainable investments

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 13:20

By Arne Bolch, GSK Luxembourg – The 2016 Paris agreement on climate change as well as the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals may until recently not have been high on the agenda of asset management professionals. This may be about to change. »

Impact investment fund backed by Gates Foundation making its mark on the developing world

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 10:18

Impact investing has not always been the easiest ‘investment philosophy’ to benchmark, in terms of improving the health of the planet, and those who live on it, while also generating positive returns for investors. But one such fund, the New York-based Global Health Investment Fund (GHIF) is doing just that, financing the development of drugs, vaccines, diagnostics and other interventions to improve maternal and child healthcare in the developing world. »