In the wake of foreign aid cuts, and in its drive to become a world leader in impact investing, Asia needs to find its own sources of catalytic capital to attract more private investment to impact. Where will it come from, and how do we get there, were key questions at the AVPN conference 2025.
INTERVIEW: Trailblazing family office co-founder – and former child actor – Liesel Pritzker Simmons on why more impact investors should wade into the “muddy” world of politics – and why there’s one topic no one wants to talk about.
Dr Chih Hoong Sin welcomes the UK government’s rediscovered enthusiasm for outcomes funds with the launch of the world’s biggest fund of this type. But we should look beyond its impressive size to focus upon how it can best optimise impact.
Our demand for more and more clothes is bad news for the planet. New, nature-derived materials promise a lighter footprint – but can they convince price-conscious shoppers, investors and retailers to take a leap into the unknown?
Social enterprises described as “investing in the future” with widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, as pressures to maximise efficiency mount in dire economic landscape, according to SEUK's latest report published today.
The founder of a social enterprise repairing outdoor sports kit says thinking like businesses will only perpetuate a system that is destroying the planet. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Forcing people who are ill to go back to work is not the answer to Britain’s rising economic inactivity rate. Instead, we must invest in solving the root causes of poverty, says Big Issue Invest CEO.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: have B Corps failed to nail their comms? More $$$ for Australian social enterprises. And guess the new name for GSG.
NatWest Social & Community Capital seeks to deliver impact across both its direct social lending and investment portfolio by adopting “total impact approach” – and billions could be unlocked if more charities adopted same policy.
John Swinney, the new Scottish first minister, has been a long-term champion of the social enterprise sector. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: blended finance deals rebound after 10-year low, why philanthropy must adopt futures thinking, and a frothy campaign from social enterprise Hubbub.
Asia is a region of both massive potential – and enormous need. So what role should the global impact community play to address the issues and realise the opportunities? We returned from AVPN's 2024 conference with some key insights.
