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“Massive Move” to Impact Investing Underway – BNP Paribas 

Chris Hall

The asset manager’s latest survey highlighted a growing trend towards impact investing, with investors looking to take a more “holistic approach” to ESG-related investments. Estimates vary widely on the current size of the global impact investing market due largely to a lack of consensus on how impact investing is defined.

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A Business Guide to Sustainable Finance

3BL Media

Business Benefits of Sustainable Finance Several advantages to sustainable finance go beyond producing dividends. Here are a few of the outcomes that contribute to a company's long-term sustainability and competitiveness. Lower perceived risk can result in lower costs for financing.

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ESG Evolution Calls for Terminology Alignment

Chris Hall

In November 2021, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) said there is need for the global investment industry to “develop common sustainable finance-related terms and definitions” to ensure consistency.

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Philippine SEC Finalises Green Fund Rules

Chris Hall

Under the new rules funds must allocate two-thirds of their NAV to sustainable investment objectives. . The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued its final rules for sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) funds. .

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New report shows $200-billion drop in responsible investing market share in Canada

Corporate Knights

The growing trend to reclassify RI assets is happening around the world as regulators become more conscious of potential greenwashing and move against asset managers who cannot substantiate their responsible or sustainable investment claims. . Otherwise, it’s just more tea and biscuits.” .

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Climate tops ESG Priorities for US Institutional Investors

Chris Hall

Climate change is the leading issue being addressed by US asset owners that incorporate ESG factors into their investment decisions, according to the US SIF Foundation’s latest biennial Report on US Sustainable Investing Trends.

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This Week’s Fund News: DWS Launches ESG Fund for Women, by Women

Chris Hall

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including DWS, T. The ESG Women for Women fund is managed exclusively by women, investing in companies that have strong social values and fair working conditions for women. “The