How finance can respond to lack of SDG progress

'Drive real change across asset classes'

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With less than eight years to go until the initial target date is reached, private sector investment is imperative to help the global community deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

However, owing to a range of different factors, there has been a lack of progress on most of these SDGs over the past year, compounding a worrying longer-term picture. Now, more than ever, it is up to investors, businesses and governments to help drive real change across asset classes. FCA's SDR proposals set to 'raise the bar' for sustainable funds Our third annual SDG Reckoning Report takes a closer look at the role of private investment in driving change. It makes for sobering reading; but also highlights numerous areas of opportunity for sustainable and impact investors. Ach...

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