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    21X and SFTL Partner to Promote Diversity

    2025-07-09

    Funds Tech: 21X, a Frankfurt-based fintech, has partnered with SwissFinTechLadies (SFTL), a network of women in finance, tech and blockchain, to promote diversity across Europe’s financial sector.

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    Tikehau Capital Raises €1B to Accelerate Egis’ Global Growth and Decarbonization Strategy

    2025-07-09

    ESG News: Tikehau Capital has announced a €1 billion capital raise to fuel the continued global expansion of Egis, its portfolio company and a leader in sustainable infrastructure, engineering, and mobility services.

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    ESMA Guides Issuers, Fund Managers on Anti-Greenwashing Expectations

    2025-07-08

    ESG Today: EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced the release of a new thematic note aimed at guiding market participants including issuers and fund managers on its expectations for sustainability-related claims, and avoiding greenwashing risks in investor communications.

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    War in Iran Hit Investor Confidence in June, But Did Not Cause Panic

    2025-07-08

    Funds Europe: According to the latest Fund Flow Index from funds network Calastone, equity funds saw outflows of £98m during the month (inflow of £525m in May), while bond funds saw inflows fall to £195m (£328m in May) and safe-haven money markets saw inflows rise to £218m (£85m in May).

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    CapitaLand Launches New Framework to Quantify the Financial Return of Sustainability Investments

    2025-07-08

    ESG Today: Singapore-based real estate investment manager CapitaLand Investment (CLI) announced the launch of its new “Return on Sustainability (RoS) framework,” aimed at quantifying the financial value of green capital expenditure. 

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    Green Climate Fund Approves Record $1.225 Billion for Climate Projects

    2025-07-04

    ESG News: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved a historic $1.225 billion in funding at its 42nd meeting, marking the largest amount ever allocated during a single session. 

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    Hamilton Lane Launches Asia-Focused Evergreen Fund

    2025-07-04

    Funds Europe: Private markets investment firm Hamilton Lane has launched the “first” Asia-focused private markets evergreen fund offering institutional investors a gateway into the region’s private equity market.

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    UBS Raises $100 Million for SDG-Focused Blended Finance Fund

    2025-07-03

    ESG Today: UBS announced that the SDG Outcomes Fund, developed by its philanthropy-focused platform UBS Optimus Foundation and impact specialist Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) has raised $100 million in commitments at its final close, reaching the initial fundraising target for the blended finance fund.

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    88% of Companies See Sustainability as a Long-Term Value Driver, Morgan Stanley Report

    2025-07-02

    ESG News: Regional perceptions are evolving. North American and European companies showed the largest increase in viewing sustainability as a value driver—up 9 and 10 points respectively. Meanwhile, APAC companies reported a shift toward risk management.

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    Calm Heads Make a Welcome Return to ESG Debate

    2025-07-02

    City AM: In May 2022, HSBC’s head of responsible investing, Stuart Kirk, took to the stage at a City conference and did something extraordinary; he criticised the financial services industry’s obsession with climate change.

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