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A new platform is helping to democratise investing by making it easy for retail investors to support impact projects – New software tools support ESG investment

January 30, 2023 /

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Want to invest in green technology, but don’t know where to begin? You are not alone. According to the Global Impact Investing Network, the impact investment market reached roughly $715 billion (around €658 billion) in assets under management in 2020. But this market can be difficult for retail investors to break into. Enter fintech startup GoParity, and its platform that brings together social and environmental impact projects looking for funding with people who want to invest in sustainability.

By: Lisa Magloff

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New software tools support ESG investment

Montana Governor Gianforte announces ban on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in state investments

“‘As the State of Montana invests its financial assets, our priority is and should always be maximizing returns for our shareholders – the people of Montana,’ Governor Gianforte said. ‘On my watch, we won’t undermine taxpayers’ returns on investment in favor of the trend of activist, woke capitalism through ESG investing.’

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