Can sustainable seafood and energy de-risk Japan’s economy?

Japan has been staking out a leadership position in sustainable investing. Still, two of its largest industries, energy and seafood, have been slow to follow. Two recent reports call out environmental-related risks for Japan’s economy.

CDC invests $30 million in Bangladesh’s BRAC Bank to promote jobs and financial inclusion

The loan will increase the bank’s business lending capacity to accelerate growth, advance employment and positively contribute to Bangladesh’s economy, CDC says.

Aavishkaar scores $37 million for expansion in Asia and Africa

Dutch development bank FMO stepped in as an equity investor, taking a 10% stake in the billion-dollar impact investing firm.

Indonesian peer-to-peer lender Julo adds $10M to its Series A

Jakarta-based JULO uses proprietary credit scoring technology to offer affordable, unsecured consumer loans to Indonesians.

Japanese investors push to take impact investing mainstream

Japan is staking out a leadership position in sustainable investing.

Quadria secures IFC investment for second Asia healthcare fund

The private equity firm is looking to raise up to $500 million to invest in healthcare firms expanding access and filling service gaps across Asia.

Vegan products review site Abillionveg raises $2 million

The swell of plant-based food and consumer products means consumers need to find and share information about them more easily.