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Issue 149: Funds take lion’s share of global blended finance volumes; Singapore upgrades sustainability reporting training syllabus

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, May 23, 2025 · 07:00 PM
    • Funds mobilised the most blended finance capital in 2024, Convergence data shows.
    • Funds mobilised the most blended finance capital in 2024, Convergence data shows. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    This week in ESG: Blended finance at critical crossroads, says Convergence; accounting regulator publishes guide for sustainability reporting trainers

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    Funds spark hope for scaling blended finance

    Fund structures have steadily become one of the most promising vehicles for scaling up blended finance, with Asia a key market for capital raising, according to the latest data by blended finance development group Convergence.

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