A Fault in Funding
An initiative undertaken by the World Bank reveals a troubling gap in the financing of social enterprises.
Impact Investing - Most Popular
Socially responsible investing that produces both financial and social returns (more)
Leveraging Expertise Across Asset Classes for Institutional Impact
TIAA-CREF traces its social impact investing to the mid-1980s when it invested in affordable housing for low- and moderate-income communities in New York.
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Making Conservation Finance Investable
Conservation finance is an undeveloped investment opportunity that offers the potential to conserve vital ecosystems while also providing a financial return.
Taking Pay for Success Financing to the South
An analysis of the viability of pay-for-success initiatives in South Carolina shows that this new type of financing can work in more rural, "red” states.
Creating a Future Impact Investing Strategy
From 2008-2012 the US government’s Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) supported $2.4 billion in impact investments.
Enhancing Financial Returns by Targeting Social Impact
The World Bank Group’s IFC has seen a strong correlation between investments that do well financially and those that perform well socially and environmentally.
Making Impact Investing a Priority
Zurich Insurance Group is fully embedding impact investing into the company's overall investment management approach and culture.
Impact Investments Show Promising Returns
Two new studies provide insights on good financial returns from a range of impact investments.
The Social Impact Bond Market: Three Scenarios for the Future
SIBs hold great potential, but much remains to be done before they become a widely accepted tool for solving social problems in the US.
Sustainable Value Chains: Transforming the Apparel Industry
A new report shows how to increase the viability and sustainability of the apparel industry.