Has the UK lost its leadership position on impact investing? Does it actually matter? If the new Impact Investing Institute is to retake the lead for the UK, it will first need to establish the direction it wants to lead in, points out our columnist.
Social investors, philanthropists, policy makers and social entrepreneurs will meet in Singapore later this month to explore how more funds can flow towards creating positive social change.
PLUS: SASC invests in sexual health charity Brook, Big Issue Invest announces £400k social impact bond, Acumen closes $70m energy fund for east Africa, Fair by Design backs challenger credit bureau Credit Kudos, and more.
EU Social Innovation Competition finalists are revealed, the UK government attempts to strengthen the Social Value Act and the new president of Catholic Charities USA is prioritising social enterprise.
Impact investment infrastructure receives a boost in Canada, New Zealand's Labour Party warns of the potential dangers of social impact bonds and London prepares to host a social enterprise market.
