Van Lanschot Kempen and Collective Action form impact partnership
Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management has partnered with Collective Action to extend its impact investing solutions.
The partnership will allow Van Lanschot Kempen’s clients to access new opportunities to invest in high-quality impact investments, particularly within the field of biodiversity. It builds on Van Lanschot Kempen’s existing impact offerings, which have proven popular with its institutional investor base.
“We are delighted with the collaboration with Collective Action,” said Wilse Graveland, head of institutional solutions at Van Lanschot Kempen.
“We see a strong increase in demand for high-quality impact solutions from our institutional clients.
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“With Collective Action, we will provide institutional investors access to deep experience and expertise, along with a global network in impact investing.
“This allows us to select the best propositions within various themes, accelerate allocations, and build an impactful portfolio. Through this collaboration, we intend to strengthen the impact ecosystem within Van Lanschot Kempen.”
Van Lanschot Kempen currently manages approximately €4bn (£3.37bn) in impact-related solutions.
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Collective Action is a 100 per cent private markets impact specialist which operates as a knowledge and network organisation. Its mission is to scale, accelerate and professionalise the impact ecosystem by partnering with leading financial institutions.
“We are very excited about our partnership with Van Lanschot Kempen,” said Marlene Stam, founding partner Collective Action.
“Scale, expertise and professionalisation are essential ingredients in this fast growing and dynamic impact market. Dutch investors have ambitious goals, and stakeholders are increasingly realising that the capital they represent can not only generate financial returns but it can also make a positive impact on major social and environmental challenges.
“With our joint expertise we elevate knowledge and quality to a higher level, supporting investors who aim to take a leading role in impact investing, where risk management, return and impact are seamlessly integrated.”
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