New York City-based investment giant Blackrock launches new impact investing initiative, flagship UK social bond fund celebrates a successful first anniversary, and major Japanese clothing retailer pledges social responsibility reform.
“There will never be enough investment, so it’s our task to get as much as possible from the investment that is available and make it go further than ever before,” explains the CEO of UK-based First Ark Group.
It is just over two years since the Social Value Act was introduced in the UK. While it has been praised and embraced by many, others argue it lacks bite and is failing to realise its full potential.
An OECD report aiming to push forward global momentum around social investment calls for clearer definitions, increased understanding and more international collaboration.
Tomorrow marks 100 days until polling stations open for the UK general election – social investment charity Allia's new manifesto calls on the next government to make changes in six key policy areas to support social ventures across the UK.
Impact investment is on the agenda at the World Economic Forum's annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland taking place right now. Find out what NPC's Tris Lumley thinks about this.
Last week, the Cabinet Office called on social investors and social entrepreneurs from all over the UK to visit the chancellor's official residence on Downing Street to discuss the impact investment market's future.
People under the age of 40 are more likely to invest ethically, finds new research from the UK, a one-stop social enterprise resource centre is set up in Singapore and multinational corporates are urged to invest in education.
