Louisville’s Russell neighborhood is making strides toward a comeback, despite 60% of its residents living in poverty and a homeownership rate below 15%. Fifth Third is proud to be part of the journey.

U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance is once again seeking proposals from nonprofits and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as part of its Access Capital program to invest in emerging developers.

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $12 million construction loan and invested $16.1 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for the construction of Churchill Gateway II, 70-unit affordable housing…

Solar tax credits up to 50% may soon be at risk. Pending legislation could change everything.
BioStar’s Safe Harbor Strategy helps you lock in savings before it’s too late.

Regions Bank recently closed the book on an especially impactful Financial Literacy Month and Share the Good program, the company’s annual volunteer celebration.

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) and Nashville leaders announced today that North Nashville will join the Fifth Third Neighborhood Program, bringing an influx of $20 million over three years to help revitalize the community.

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has awarded $16 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) to three facilities in Atlanta and Cincinnati that will help spur economic mobility and community revitalization in historically disinvested neighborhoods.

When it comes to measuring our vulnerability to nature's extremes, investors often lean on past data and simply assume that risks will rise.

From drought-resilient seeds to smarter irrigation and climate-informed risk tools, agricultural adaptation strategies are here. What’s missing? Capital.
Read how a well-developed adaptation lens can help investors unlock value, reduce…

Edy Francisco didn't intend to get into the auto wrapping business. He started out as a car detailer in Omaha, Nebraska, and noticed that several of his customers’ cars had wraps on their vehicles.

The T. Rowe Price Foundation announces its launch of the East Side Impact Grant, a $1.25 million investment over three years aimed at strengthening eight organizations and neighborhood associations in East Baltimore, representing the Foundation’s…

Water security represents a critical challenge for the world: how to address too much, too little and too-polluted water. In this paper, we advocate a new approach to managing water risks, aimed at securing better outcomes for communities, companies…

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $58 million construction loan to finance the new construction of an affordable multifamily housing property in Palmdale, California, within Los Angeles County.

The first US SIF Collaboration for Innovation will be launched during its Annual Forum in Washington, DC on June 25-27.

Investment in clean energy infrastructure may tick a lot of boxes for life insurers. Matching assets to long-term liabilities without compromising on return potential can be a challenge for insurers with long-duration liabilities.

Where there is inefficiency in the market, there is innovation. Thus, I saw a massive investment opportunity in food system transformation, a total addressable market estimated at $9 trillion to $14 trillion.

For over a decade, TNC’s NatureVest team has mobilized private capital to drive large-scale conservation. Explore the 2024 NatureVest Impact Report: Investing in Nature, to learn more!

How do corporate political activities align with ESG values? CSRHub now integrates Prime Directive Analytics’ “Democracy” signal to help investors track political transparency and responsible governance across 1,400+ U.S. companies.

The materiality of ESG factors differs across sectors and markets. Investors need to understand how.

Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry

At the close of 2024, there were nearly 4,000 FDIC-insured banks in the U.S. Most offer a range of similar solutions. Even rates and terms tend not to vary dramatically.
So, what differentiates one bank from another? What makes a bank feel…

Equity Residential (Equity) is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused on the acquisition, development and management of rental apartment properties located in urban and high density suburban markets.

The market for organic food and agriculture has grown significantly since the National Organic Program was first established in 2001, placing the USDA Certified Organic seal on products that qualify for this distinction.

Starting a small business takes a vision and resources that not every entrepreneur has at their fingertips. As the foundation of our communities, small businesses often require a full suite of financial of solutions* to meet their needs.

In today’s episode, we will hear from Simon Weaver, Global Head of ESG Advisory, KPMG International and Partner, KPMG in the UK and Fiona Watson, Vice President Corporate Performance & Accountability, WBCSD — who will share insights and…