Women-led IPOs – ESG approach under Biden – Shopify goes social

Good morning and welcome to Insider Finance. I’m Dan DeFrancesco, and here’s what’s on the agenda today:

• Industry insiders explain how they’re racing to build and define socially responsible investing before the Biden administration does.
• An inside look at the 22 women who launched and led startups to an IPO.
• How Shopify is helping its merchants tap into shoppers via social media. 

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Inside money managers’ scramble to get a grip on socially conscious investing as the Biden era dawns

Get an inside look at how asset and wealth managers are expanding on their efforts towards sustainable investing. Experts explain what firms are doing to keep up with the Biden administration’s attempt to define ESG standards. 

Click here to read the entire story.

Shopify is rolling out a feature for merchants to sell directly via Instagram and Facebook, and it's a sign of the shift in how shoppers are connecting with their favorite brands

Shopify's newest feature is aimed at helping merchants sell to customers directly via Facebook and Instagram. Read more here.

Meet 22 women who launched and led startups to an IPO, an accomplishment few female founders have ever reached

Here's a breakdown of all the women who launched and led startups to an IPO. See more here.

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