CoPower retail bondholders invest in Canadian geothermal projects

CoPower’s investment was made through its retail green bond initiative, which allows everyday Canadians to invest in green bonds.

Salary Finance raises $20 million to launch U.S. employee benefits

The London-based startup partners with employers to help employees contribute automatic savings and refinance debt.

UBS offers development-bank bond fund as a fixed-income alternative

The two mutual funds form part of UBS Wealth Management’s sustainable investing offering that aims to help clients develop 100% sustainable investment portfolios.

BlackRock adds emerging market debt funds to impact investing mix

BlackRock’s new debt funds signal an expansion of ESG’s relevance and application to emerging markets investment opportunities.

“Shaq attack” on the gig economy: Steady raises $9 million

The startup caters to American workers who are looking for gig-work, whether because they can’t find full-time work, or because their full-time work pay isn’t enough.

Blue Orchard to launch microfinance fund available to Europe’s retail investors

BlueOrchard has invested more than $5 billion in 350 financial institutions, which have supported more than 37 million emerging market micro- and small-business owners.

OpenInvest closes $10.4 million for digital social investing

The socially responsible auto-investment advisor raised its Series A round with QED Investors as its lead investor