There is something in the air. Collaborative working spaces, social innovation, crowdsourcing and crowdfunding, impact investing, social impact bonds, venture-philanthropy, social enterprises, triple-bottom lines, social return...
A new report from the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) claims that the concept of impact investing has been widely embraced by the industry....
Impact investing, although a relatively new concept, has been utilised by philanthropists and investors around the globe, according to an industry expert. Amy Bell, executive director...
A poll carried out by the CFA Institute in the US has revealed that two-thirds of investment professionals are unaware of impact investment. Although a relatively...
The Impact Investing Policy Collaborative (IIPC) has launched the London Principles – a statement of intent that looks to give purpose and direction to the industry....
Investment in Africa that focuses on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors can bring both financial returns for investors and improvements for local communities, a new...
Nine investors have joined forces in India to launch an impact investment regulator that will look to outline how best to achieve positive social and environmental...
Two philanthropic foundations have created an African impact investment fund, which they hope will go on to drive social and economic change across the continent. The...
The recent growth in popularity and size of impact investment shows that social and environmental challenges can be tackled using finance. Through impact investing, individuals decide...
A report by the European Sustainable Investment Forum (Eurosif) has found that high net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in Europe have strengthened their commitment to sustainable investment, causing...