TDK Ventures has announced the launch of Fund 3, a $150 million investment vehicle aimed at early-stage deeptech startups, pushing its total assets under management to $500 million. This milestone cements the firm’s position as a global impact investor focused on sustainable innovation and technological transformation....
Franklin Templeton Launches ESG-Optimized ETFs with Minimal Tracking Error
Franklin Templeton has unveiled two new Article 8 UCITS ETFs, expanding its lineup of sustainable investment products with a focus on ESG integration and carbon footprint reduction. The Franklin S&P 500 Screened UCITS ETF and the Franklin S&P World Screened UCITS ETF are designed to offer institutiona...
Axis Bank Secures $500M Loan for Green and Blue Projects in India
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has joined forces with Axis Bank to provide a $500 million loan aimed at expanding green and blue project financing in India. This landmark partnership marks IFC’s first blue loan in India, a significant step toward supporting water conservation and marine ecosystem restoration, alongs...
AIIB Commits $100M to Accelerate Asia’s Low-Carbon and Gender-Inclusive Energy Transition
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has committed $100 million to support climate transition initiatives across emerging Asia, marking its first investment in a dedicated climate transition fund. Of the total, $75 million will go to the Actis Asia Climate Transition Fund, with up to $25 million reserved for direct co...
IFC Launches Overhaul of $4.5 Trillion Sustainability Framework to Align with Global ESG Demands
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has initiated a sweeping, multi-year review of its Sustainability Framework—one of the most influential environmental and social safeguard systems for private sector investments in emerging markets. The update, set to conclude in 2028, will bring the framework in line with evolving glo...
Nordea Retains ‘Sustainable’ Label on Funds Ahead of New EU Greenwashing Rules
Nordea Asset Management (NAM) has announced that it will retain or add the term “sustainable” to the names of 17 of its Nordea 1 SICAV funds, positioning itself early for compliance with the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) new guidelines on fund naming. The move comes ahead of ESMA’s sustainability-related ...