Corporate scandals and economic meltdowns have been going on for hundreds of years, writes John Spiers, chief executive of EQ Investors. Isn't it about time we did something about it?
There is a lot of heavy stuff going on in the world. Rather than finding ourselves held back by a paralysis of complexity and negativity, 2017 is a year to lean into new areas of opportunity. Embrace the power of ‘heliotropy’, says Charmian Love.
Grete Faremo of the United Nations Office for Project Services encourages impact investors to work with her organisation to invest in the infrastructure of developing countries.
On the second day of the GIIN Investor Forum, a panellist came clean about the focus of investments from the second biggest pension pot in the Netherlands.
Two reports were unveiled in Amsterdam this week that shed new light on the impact investing market. More money is going into funds and some investors are aiming to be 100% impactful.
Despite economies on the rise, many of the challenges associated with the continent persist. With entrepreneurship a cultural norm, social enterprise has put down steadfast roots and is growing.
The Global Impact Investing Network has produced a report that should encourage venture capitalists seeking a good return on their money, both in terms of social impact and the bottom line.
Could London be the global financial capital for social impact investment? New research by PwC for the City of London Corporation considers its prospects.
