Principles for Responsible Investment Calls for Reversal of Anti-ESG Trump Policies
CEO of UN-backed group says Biden administration has opportunity to ‘make American finance great again.’
Alternatives
New York State Pension Doubles Down on Alternatives
C-band spectrum, collateralized loan obligations, and solar and wind power are among the largest allocations the fund made in September.
Net Zero Becoming More Affordable Says Goldman Sachs
Advances in technology, finance, and shareholder engagement are significantly reducing the cost of de-carbonization.
Alts Investors Expect Deal Activity to Return in 2021
However, the way they make those deals will likely change forever.
President of Purported VC Firm Pleads Guilty to Securities, Wire Fraud
Marc Lawrence faces maximum of 60 years in prison for his role in Ponzi-like scheme.
OECD Report Outlines Challenges Facing ESG Investing
Study finds ‘little evidence’ of consistent ESG over-performance in recent years.
CDPQ Expands into Renewable Energy Infrastructure in Spain
The Canadian pension plan continues its growth in sustainable investments around the globe.
New York State Pension Expands into Real Estate, Absolute Return
Commercial real estate in the Nordic region, suburban garden style apartments in the US are among the $565 million in bets the pension fund placed in August.
CPPIB Continues to Bulk Up on Renewable Energy
Canadian pension giant invests twice as much in renewable energy in 2020 as it did in 2019.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Invests $350 Million in Indian Private Credit
The fund is teaming up with Indian private debt manager Edelweiss Group.
Increasing Body of Evidence Bolsters Case for ESG Investing
Harvard professor finds they outperform over the long haul, as well as during a market downturn.
CPPIB Reinvests $235 Million into Japanese Warehouses
Canada’s largest pension fund and longtime partner, global asset manager GLP, continue expansion into the Asian nation’s real estate.
Top Canadian Pension Plan and US Apartment Operator to Build Brazilian Housing
The partners will invest up to $190 million in combined equity into the project.
Canada’s BCI and Others Invest $3.4 Billion in Indian Telecom Tower Venture
The Canadian institutional investor acquired a portfolio of 175,000 cell towers in the world’s second largest telecommunications market.
FCA Authorizes Archax as First Digital Securities Exchange in UK
The firm already has 35 digital issuances in place.