Follow the people: UBS staffs up to boost SDG investing
The big Swiss bank has committed to steer $5 billion of investor money toward the 2030 global goals. The latest in a slew of …
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Rethink Impact raises $110 million for women-led social startups
Women Rising Rethink Impact has raised $110 million for women-led social startups. Rethink Impact was launched by former tech CEO Jenny Abramson with …
U.K. NEST pension fund allocates $162 million to UBS climate fund
Climate Finance The U.K. NEST pension fund has allocated $162 million to a UBS climate fund. The government-backed workplace pension fund is the second …
UBS to invest $5 billion to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
The big Swiss bank UBS is looking for ways to put its clients’ wealth to work on some of the 17 Global Goals, …
UBS recruits James Gifford as impact investing strategist
The big Swiss bank has brought on the founding executive director of United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investing and former head of impact …
#DealFlow 5.23.16: Acumen Comes to America, UBS Bets on Biotech, Leo Backs Runa, Bridges Exits
Acumen is best known for investing in early-stage companies offering products and services like solar lanterns, drip irrigation and waterless toilets for “base …