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Join us on January 28 for Norselab’s CCC+ seminar (Credit, Coffee & Croissants+) - a morning filled with expert outlooks, valuable insights, and plenty of opportunities to connect! We’re excited to welcome Harald Magnus Andreassen, Chief Economist at SpareBank 1 Markets AS, as he shares his perspectives for the year ahead. Andreassen was recently recognized as Norway’s #1 macroeconomist in 2024 by Kapital. 👋 Want in? Reach out to Lars Christian Bjørge to secure your spot: lcb@norselab.com Tom Hestnes - Ole Einar Stokstad, CQF - Lars Christian Bjørge - Line Tollefsen - Shatthik Barua #Norselab #MeaningfulHighYield

Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for NorNAB - Norwegian National Advisory Board for Impact Investing’s event: State of Impact Investing 2024: Global & Nordic Outlook! 🌱 Jan Erik Saugestad, CEO of Storebrand Asset Management and Chair of NorNAB, opened the event, setting the stage for an inspiring session. Christian Rosenholm shared key findings from The Global Impact Investing Network’s State of the Market 2024 report, followed by insightful perspectives from Maria de Perlinghi (Norselab) and Sigrid Wilter Slørstad (Grieg Investor). Highlights from The GIIN's latest research: 🌎 Impact investing assets continue to grow steadily, with a 14% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years. 📈 Large and small investors are leveraging their unique strengths, signaling a maturing market for impact investing. 💡 Our key takeaway? Impact investing isn’t a distinct asset class, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Context is everything. Stop waiting for the “perfect” framework — embrace the complexity, and take action now. Christian Rosenholm shared a powerful reminder of the importance of mobilizing more capital to impact investing with a quote from Martin Luther King Jr.: “If you can’t fly, then run; if you can’t run, then walk; if you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” Learn more in The Global Impact Investing Network's latest market intelligence report: https://lnkd.in/gs3tVjmJ Karl Olav Grønlund Sørensen - Jan Erik Saugestad - Maria de Perlinghi - Sigrid Wilter Slørstad - Christian Rosenholm - NorNAB - Norwegian National Advisory Board for Impact Investing - The Global Impact Investing Network - Norselab #ImpactInvesting #Meaningfulness #MeaningfulInvesting 

Are you ready for the latest news in impact investing and sustainability? Let's get you updated on the essential developments in the industry, curated by Norselab’s Impact Analyst, Oda Standal. 🌱 🌱 The Global Impact Investing Network has just published its annual landmark research, revealing that the global impact investing market has experienced a 21% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years, now totaling $1.57 trillion in assets under management (AUM). ⬆️ After a slowdown in 2023, a recent New Private Markets report shows that impact investing in private markets is bouncing back in 2024. While the capital raised for impact investing at the end of Q3 in 2023 was $12.4 billion, it has nearly doubled in 2024, now reaching $21.6 billion. ☀️ On October 1st, the UK closed its last coal-fired power plant, a year ahead of schedule. The phase-out has kept a high pace, aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to below 1.5 degrees as per the Paris Agreement. The Global Director, Energy, of World Resources Institute stated that «The UK spearheaded the coal-powered industrial revolution over 250 years ago and is now demonstrating the viability of a 21st-century clean power transformation.» 🌾 The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has received 30,000 new seed samples from 23 gene banks to protect crop diversity. This addition is part of growing efforts to mitigate climate disaster risks as preparations for the climate crisis become essential. 🌳 At last month's UN Biodiversity Conference in Colombia (#COP16Columbia), delegates made progress on a global fund to ensure fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources. The fund suggests that companies in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and animal and plant breeding contribute 1% of profits or 0.1% of revenues, although participation is voluntary and requires national enforcement. Click below to read the full article 👇 https://lnkd.in/dvxM5b7X Oda Standal - Inès van Tol - Maria de Perlinghi #Norselab #ImpactInsights #MeaningfulInvesting #Meaningfulness

Norselab’s credit funds are delivering steadily through October, with our flagship fund approaching 2 years of track record! 🌱 Norselab Meaningful Impact High Yield saw a net return of 0.77% in October, bringing the year-to-date return up to 14.19% and 32.95% since inception in November 2022. The fund invests in Nordic high-yield corporate bonds and is Norselab’s flagship credit fund. 🏢 Norselab Real Estate Credit Opportunities saw a net return of 0.80% in Octoner, bringing the year-to-date return up to 22.77% and 25.89% from inception 11 months ago. The fund is the first Nordic high-yield sector fund, investing in Nordic high-yield corporate bonds directly or indirectly exposed to the real estate sector. Both funds are open-ended Alternative Investment Funds with monthly subscriptions, tailored for long-term professional investors seeking an alpha-focused approach to impact investments (disclosing under SFDR Article 9) in the Nordic high-yield market. 💬 Are you eager to learn more or want to subscribe to our detailed monthly credit fund reports? Shoot Lars Christian Bjørge - Head of Credit Sales - an email: lars.christian.bjorge@norselab.com. Tom Hestnes - Ole Einar Stokstad - Lars Christian Bjørge - Line Tollefsen - Shatthik Barua - Maria de Perlinghi - Oda Standal - Inès van Tol #ImpactInvesting #MeaningfulInvesting #Norselab #MeaningfulHighYield Important information: This information is not for release, publication, or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in any jurisdiction where such distribution is unlawful. This information is distributed to investors in Norselab funds or to individuals and entities in contact with the company and does not constitute a solicitation of, or an offer to participate in, any investment. An investment in any Norsleab fund carries certain risks, including the risk of loss of principal, and is suitable only for qualified, professional investors who fully understand the risks of such an investment. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Returns can be negative as well as positive. Prospective investors should review the fund’s prospectus and article of association before making any investment decisions.

Are you curious to learn more about how impact investing is becoming a significant, integrated approach within mainstream finance? On November 21st, NorNAB - Norwegian National Advisory Board for Impact Investing and #Norselab are hosting an insightful event on the State of Impact Investing 2024: Global & Nordic Outlook. 🌱 Agenda highlights include: • Introduction by Jan Erik Saugestad, CEO of Storebrand Asset Management & Chairman of the Board at NorNAB - Norwegian National Advisory Board for Impact Investing • Christian Rosenholm, Director of Institutional Engagement at The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), will present key findings from the GIIN’s State of Impact Investing 2024 report, focusing on trends shaping the Nordic region. • A panel of senior executives will explore impact investing opportunities in the Nordics and discuss strategies to further regional growth (panelists to be confirmed). 🗓️ When: November 21st, 8:30 - 10:30 AM. 📍 Where: Norselab, Nedre Slottsgate 5, Oslo The event is a perfect opportunity to gain insights into the dynamics of a $1.5 trillion market, connect with peers, and engage in discussions with impact investing industry leaders. Want to claim your spot? Comment below, and we’ll send you the signup link. Jan Erik Saugstad - Karl Olav Grønlund Sørensen - Signe Kolbye Sørensen - Espen Daae - Marte Elsa Løfman - Lars Erik Mangset - Jonas Skattum Svegaarden - Solveig Sundsdal #ImpactInvesting #StateOfImpactInvesting2024 #MeaningfulInvesting

Are you Norselab’s new Communications Manager? 🤩 If you’re a communications «Swiss knife» with a heart for sustainability, you might be a perfect fit for this role! For the right candidate, the role offers wide variety and the opportunity to gain skills and experience across various activities, including project managing our annual Meaningfulness Report and our flagship event, Norselab Impact Day. We are looking for someone with proven experience in a similar role who is enthusiastic, driven, and unpretentious. Working at Norselab means joining our quest to build a leading European impact asset management firm. You’ll join a distinctively entrepreneurial, hardworking, and adaptable team. Are you intrigued? Get all the details on the role’s main responsibilities, what we offer, and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/dcbbNrBJ Questions? Reach out to Chief Impact & Communications Officer Maria de Perlinghi. 👋 Psst! Know someone who’d be a perfect match? We would love an intro! Maria de Perlinghi - Yngve Tvedt - Erik Syvertsen, CFA #Norselab #ImpactInvesting #Meaningfulness #MeaningfulInvesting

In September, Norselab Impact Day gathered investors, founders, and industry bodies around the central theme «Pioneering Meaningful Investing». Co-hosted by Investinor and Capricorn Investment Group, the event featured forward-thinking discussions on what can be achieved through impact investing as well as showcases from meaningful companies on the tangible impact they create in the real world. 🌱 Highlights include: 🌱 Impact investing can be both profitable and a driver for positive change, with several examples from panelists illustrating how meaningful impact aligns with market-rate returns. 📏 Standardized metrics often miss key impacts of investments. We need a holistic approach to identify opportunities and measure progress while meeting the aggregation needs of institutional investors. 🌍 A highly anticipated panel of the day addressed the question: Can impact investing make a difference in public markets? The panelists shared various examples of impact opportunities, ranging from solution strategies to resource efficiency strategies. Engagement was brought up as a crucial approach to ensuring investor contribution through public market impact strategies. 🔥 The event ended with an engaging fireside chat with Christian Rosenholm, who exposed the success story of impact investing, which has attracted more than a trillion US dollars in only 17 years. 👉 Explore all the event highlights here: https://lnkd.in/dB6Z__UW 👉 Don't miss out on next year’s Impact Day! Register interest to receive the latest updates: https://lnkd.in/dBjynSks 🎥 Event video: Elias Rasch. Natalie Daw, Karl Olav Grønlund Sørensen, Signe Kolbye Sørensen, Urs Bitterling, PhD, Nina Kraus, Andreas Friis, Danny Smith, Matthew Coffay, Maria de Perlinghi, Linn Hege Aune, Christophe Brod, Jan Erik Våge Klepp, Magnus Helgeby, Johan Knaust, Susannah Preston, Håvard Gulbrandsen, Ole Einar Stokstad, Lennart Hermans, Brynjar Bustnes, Christian Rosenholm, Inès van Tol, Maja Granli Jensen, Oslo Innovation Week. #ImpactDay #Norselab #ImpactInvesting #MeaningfulInvesting

Meet Norselab in Amsterdam next week! 🇳🇱 Our Partner and Chief Impact Officer, Maria de Perlinghi, and our Head of Investor Relations, Natalie Daw, will be at The Global Impact Investing Network's Impact Forum on October 23-24. We’d love the chance to share insights on impact investing across different asset classes. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us here on LinkedIn or send an email to hello@norselab.com. We can’t wait to connect with you! 👋 The GIIN Impact Forum gathers experts from the impact investing ecosystem to explore practical solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. See you there? #ImpactForum2024 #Norselab #MeaningfulInvesting #ImpactInvesting 

Managing Director of Norselab’s credit initiatives Tom Hestnes is speaking at ÅKP & Pir Cowork’s event #IM24 in Ålesund tomorrow! The event is tailored for active and aspiring investors, companies in early phase growth and industrial companies. 🌱 Learn more about the event and secure your spot 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggFaHcVm #InvestorMatch #Norselab #MeaningfulInvesting

It’s time for our monthly update on the latest news in impact investing and sustainability, aimed at keeping you up-to-date on the industry’s essential developments. The 20th edition is curated by Norselab's Impact Analyst Inès van Tol. 🌱 ✍️ World leaders sign a Pact for the Future, symbolizing a renewed commitment to global cooperation and 56 actions to turbocharge the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). 📊 Measuring and reporting requirements set by investors can make life harder for businesses in emerging markets and slow down impact efforts in these regions, a recent University of Oxford report indicates. 🗞️ A study from Robeco and the University of Zurich confirms that aligning with the SDGs reduces the risk of companies’ involvement in severe scandals related to issues such as corruption, fraud, or environmental pollution. 🌱 More investors, such as Alcentra, believe direct lending can achieve impact results. A recent whitepaper from the credit manager indicates that direct lenders are well-positioned to make an impact in both developed and developing markets. 🔍 Finnish data provider The Upright Project has added 35,000 funds to the first-ever open-access database for investors to scientifically assess funds’ net impact. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g_6Wies2 Inès van Tol - Maria de Perlinghi - Oda Standal #ImpactInsights #Norselab #MeaningfulInvesting #ImpactInvesting