Introduction As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations continue to gain prominence in the investment landscape, investors are increasingly looking for opportunities to align their portfolios with sustainable and responsible practices. In the UK, a growing number of ESG funds offer investors the chance to achieve financial returns while making a positive impact on the
Global – 7 January 2019 – Amid rising concerns about a downturn in the economic cycle, institutional investors are looking to mitigate risks by increasing allocations to private markets according to BlackRock’s annual survey of global institutions. Globally, over half (56%1) of clients stated that the possibility of the cycle turning is one of the
Impact investment strategy seeks to enable public market investors to combine social and financial goals NEW YORK – BlackRock has launched the BlackRock Impact Bond Fund (‘the Fund’), a mutual fund that aims to generate competitive financial returns while investing in measurable social and environmental outcomes. The Fund will trade under the ticker BIIIX. “The BlackRock