The mutual fund is aimed at Canadian institutional investors and wealthy clients who want to improve society through their investments
Various estimates suggest so-called impact investors in Canada are sitting on between $2 billion and $5 billion with the potential to grow to $30 billion within a decade
The new funds are subadvised by Rockefeller & Co. and Pax Ellevate Mangement LLC
Upkar Arora brings seasoned leadership to impact investing advisory firm
The US$125-million fund will be managed by AIP Private Markets
The bank is increasingly incorporating impact investing preferences into its wealth planning tools and portfolio construction processes
This belief in aligning investments with personal values and social goals “is being embraced by investors of all types,” new research finds
A growing base of investors are looking for investments that contribute measurably to environmental and social sustainability
The growth is driven by an increase in demand for impact investments from both institutional and high net worth investors
Co-operative identifies three focus area: climate change; health and wellness; and food, agriculture and natural resources