Investment

Social infrastructure plays a key role in the long-term asset allocation of the UK’s local government pension funds, according to a new study.

A new report from the UK’s Impact Investing Institute highlights the country’s leading position in impact investing. However, industry experts warn that addressing existing barriers is crucial for scaling up growth.

The impact investing market in the UK has grown over 10% per year since 2020, according to the latest research from the Impact Investing Institute. Kieron Boyle, CEO, believes investors are embracing new mindsets and investment philosophies.

The Venturesome Impact Fund will remain continuously open for applications, providing affordable funding to social purpose organisations in the UK.

Infranity has launched its €3bn Enhanced Return Debt Fund, which will allocate 50% of its portfolio to climate solutions with five investments already made.

A joint study by the University of Zurich and Robeco shows why it pays off to bet on sustainable companies, and argues for new measure of corporate sustainability, based on the UN SDGs.

Acquiring accurate impact data to support impact investments does not have to mean swamping the often-limited resources of intermediary and beneficiary organisations with complex data requests, according to Oxford University researchers.

France’s development finance institution joins a consortium trying to help the economic recovery in the Palestinian territories. 

The global asset management company’s fund will focus on innovative technologies in the areas of clean energy, circular economy, natural resources, agritech and smart cities.

The latest monthly report from the Amsterdam-based consultancy shows growth of more than 10% in both the number of infrastructure impact funds on its database and the amount of capital raised by them over the last year.