Clemence Chatelin: Advising on impact investing

UN's 17 social development goals

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Impact investing is on the rise and so, in this piece, financial planner Clemence Chatelin takes a look at how advisers can match up client appetite with the United Nations’ 17 social development goals…

Impact investing is a way of investing that not only brings financial returns but also has a positive impact on society. Most fund managers and organisations orientate themselves on aligning their impact goals and investment themes to those of the United Nations' 17 Social Development Goals (UN SDGs). The UN SDGs are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice. The goals interconnect and in order to le...

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