Pathfinder commits more funds to climate VC firm
Pathfinder has become the first institutional investor in climate-tech venture capital firm Motion Capital, committing funds that have helped lift the manager's debut fund to $27.2 million.
The ethical KiwiSaver provider led a $7.2 million extension to Motion Capital's inaugural fund, following its original $20 million close in August last year.
The investment marks a new avenue for KiwiSaver money to flow into New Zealand's venture capital sector and climate-focused startups.
Pathfinder strategic adviser for private assets Kelly Tyne says the investment gives...MORE»
Advisers skipped in new sustainability guidanceFriday, May 15th, 8:06AM
New guidance from the Financial Markets Authority on sustainability-related disclosures is welcome, if you can get past the title, one legal expert says. MORE» |
Private markets value responsible investing, lack data, research findsThursday, May 14th, 8:40AM
New Zealand’s private market investors are keen on responsible investing but lack a clear picture of how their investments perform on environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures, new research shows. MORE» |
Pathfinder picks Scandanavian fund manager
Pathfinder has brought a Scandanavian fund manager to New Zealand to manage two of its funds.
MORE»Court ruling likely to concern KiwiSaver managers
A High Court ruling last week against the NZ Super Funds’ sustainable investment policy is likely to concern KiwiSaver managers.
MORE»Lee sells
Investors lose out if worried managers ‘greenhush’
Investment managers so worried about falling foul of “greenwashing” rules may be going too far the other way and “greenhushing” their investments.
MORE»All Generate's funds get the ethical tick
Every fund in the Generate KiwiSaver and managed funds suite – including the six funds launched in April this year – are now officially accredited as a Mindful Fund by Mindful Money.
MORE»