Private markets

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Net zero venture capital group launched; EU Council adopts new rules on pay transparency.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Lloyd’s Investment Platform launches private impact fund; Polestar announces new investors for European circular debt fund.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: Mirova US promotes Bennani to CEO; JPMorgan Private Capital appoints sustainable growth equity partner.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Scottish Widows adds £1.4bn environmental fund suite; Schroders Capital launches first UK LTAF.

Alliance calls for end to direct upstream investments in position paper but similar expectations for companies are absent.

LCP warns that lack of explicit climate expectations means risk is ‘unlikely to be adequately addressed’ by schemes.

Leaked documents show right-wing MEPs are pushing to exempt all investment firms from the CSDDD.

Pension funds come under pressure as corporate disclosure rules and a groundbreaking sovereign SLB set the stage for a ramp-up in sustainable finance.

Pension schemes may be put off illiquid investments, harming government ambitions to push investment in green infra and renewables.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Bloomberg hits out at anti-ESG republicans, private equity climate body launches APAC wing