This year, Triodos became the first bank in the UK to launch a crowdfunding platform – enabling more positive impact organisations to raise capital. Could this be the answer to creating a fairer society?
The investment community is still ignoring behavourial finance, says James Lawson. He thinks its time to start paying attention to the psychology behind economics.
The social investment market now offers everything from small amounts of unsecured finance to large asset-backed investments. But do they meet investees' needs? A new project aims to find out.
Social enterprises are no longer merely viewed as “pipeline” or “deal flow” by social investors. Instead, their needs for flexible, aligned and appropriate finance are recognised, says Nick Temple. But challenges remain.
