The CEO of the UK’s blended finance wholesaler leaves an impressive record from his 11-year tenure, but his successor will have to meet high ambitions and upcoming challenges.

Few companies have gone as far as Patagonia to bake in purpose in their DNA, but a trade mark dispute against an influencer drag queen – and the social media storm that ensued – could harm its hard-earned reputation. 

Analysis: Patagonia has faced a social media backlash for its legal case against activist Pattie Gonia – but what is the best course of action when business principles and values collide?

This week: half of major financial institutions still don’t have climate transition plans, according to the World Benchmarking Alliance; Mariana Mazzucato talks about ‘common good economy’ in her new book; who’s made it to the BlueMark leaderboard this year, and more.

EXPERT INSIGHT: When boards prioritise short-term financial extraction, purpose will eventually be sacrificed. So if a business aims to be a force for good, what does it take to make purpose lasting and viable?

In his encyclical on AI, the pontiff warns against "idolatry of profit", while serial social entrepreneur Jeroo Billimoria argues only collaboration not individuals can deliver change. This week's view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.

As conflict continues in the Middle East, Jordan-based Andrew Gharaibeh Collingwood shares how the region’s support organisations are continuing to develop the impact finance market and back social enterprises.

Laura Joffre introduces this month's impact finance newsletter.

North Star initiative launched at Global Partnerships Conference last week, as UK ministers seek to improve cooperation across sectors and give more agency to countries in the global south – while development aid cuts bite.