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ESG & Responsible Investing

Glennmont completes first ever REBS transaction

Glennmont Partners (Glennmont) has completed its first investment in a new renewable energy financial product for institutional investors as it continues to enjoy strong growth in the clean energy sector. It is the first European issue of asset backed securities that are backed solely by a portfolio of renewable energy

Private equity managers still underestimate impact of green finance

Research carried out by Guernsey Finance has revealed rising interest in green investment from private equity managers, but it also flags that they underestimate the funding requirements and commercial opportunity for limiting global warming. Three-quarters of those surveyed had increased exposure in green and sustainable finance and everyone planned to

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Dentons launches Sustainable Investment practice in Europe

Law firm Dentons has launched a Sustainable Investment practice in Europe to meet the growing interest in socially responsible and environmentally conscious business investment.  The central focus of this innovative new group is to serve the needs of businesses, financial institutions and regulatory bodies in two core areas: sustainable investment

Institutional investors seeking to make an impact

By Elizabeth Pfeuti – With great power comes great responsibility, and in 2019, institutional investors, who collectively oversee tens of trillions of dollars, are becoming alert to what their fiscal might can do.  In May, Europe’s second largest pension investor PGGM announced it had asked its private equity team to

The GIIN launches IRIS+ impact investment measurement system

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has launched IRIS+, a new system for impact investors to measure, manage and optimise their impact. IRIS+ reduces confusion, increases comparability, and makes it easier to communicate impact results. With the industry’s rapid growth and increased calls for precise tools, investors are eager for streamlined practical

Summa Equity joins UN SDG impact initiative

Summa Equity has committed to the United Nations’ SDG Impact initiative together with Business for Peace, EQT and LGT.  This UNDP-led initiative aims to enable private sector investment by providing investors and businesses with the clarity, insights, and tools to support their contributions toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

LeapFrog breaks impact investing record with USD700m emerging markets fund

LeapFrog Investments has launched what it says is the largest-ever private equity fund by a dedicated impact fund manager, surging past its USD600 million target to reach USD700 million.  The new fund invests in healthcare and financial services companies – tapping into the demand from billions of emerging consumers in

Triple Point impact investments rise to GBP1.7m

Triple Point has announced nearly GBP1 million of funding to back the two latest companies in the firm’s Impact EIS Investment Fund.  The fund targets fast-growing companies in the health, environment, youth and inequality sectors that are having a positive social impact, and are expected to generate significant capital growth.

Social and Sustainable Capital makes GBP250,000 investment in Futures

Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC), a UK fund manager and social enterprise has invested GBP250,000 in Futures, a social enterprise which provides jobs and skills advice, training and apprenticeships in Nottinghamshire. SASC has provided a loan of GBP250,000 to fund the expansion of the organisation’s support services for young people

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