Closing the gap between finance and the reality on the ground has been a long-standing challenge. Multilateral institutions and lenders have been striving to deal with finance-centred issues, such as transparency and anti-corruption measures, often being unable to tackle externalities related to the environment or equitable matters. Increasingly, the financial sector has become proactive regarding environmental and societal goals, aligning with and invigorating those seeking to attain positive outcomes for the common good.