PLUS: United Nation IFAD pledges $14m for Haitian farmers and fisherfolk; Japan impact investments jump by 250%; DiCaprio and Branson invest in Waterplan; disappointing Dutch performance; and more.
New research published today shows a growing number of players and increased commitments by existing impact investors drive forward impact investment – plus rising interest from Japan’s top banks.
MUFG Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings are among 21 financial institutions to join Japan Impact-driven Financing Initiative, pledging to grow the country's impact investing market and improve impact measurement and management.
PLUS: Acumen spinout 60 Decibels raises $1.7m, G20 leaders back more innovative financing to fund SDGs, Encourage Capital raises US$40m to bring clean energy financing solutions to Indian entrepreneurs, and more.
The Clinton Foundation, Unilever and the UK Department for International Development have announced a new partnership to support social business' achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
