As Covid-19 exposes “cracks in economic system”, EVPA chair calls on impact networks and investors to “build a powerful voice”, to “build back a more inclusive and just society” – with impact “at the heart”.
European funding for the social economy faces uncertainty over the coming months – but European Commission representatives reiterate strong support and point to success of existing financial instruments.
Public sector organisations are keen to support social investment – and in many cases are already playing a wider role than commonly perceived. But misunderstandings and internal blockages can still create headaches.
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, tells GSG Summit impact investing can “power a sustainable and resilient global economy for the long-term”.
Hollywood actress turned entrepreneur tells GSG Summit that the notion you have to “leave your good character at the door” to be successful is a “really tired model”.
Investors and advisors are quick to justify why they won't consider investing in impact. But often their reasoning is based on misconceptions – and it's time to tackle the biggest hurdle of all, writes the boss of the Impact Investing Institute.
Bridges Fund Management’s Michele Giddens on the Polish tea room meeting that changed her career path – and why talk of recycled yoghurt pots has helped make her organisation what it is today.
New data is released today from one of the UK's earliest social investment funds, the £142m Futurebuilders fund created in 2004. The lessons learned can help us to design the right kind of finance now, writes Social Investment Business CEO Nick Temple.
In the latest in our series delving into the core components of investing for impact, the head of Italy-based fund OPES-LCEF describes a career-long philosophy of hunting out overlooked potential, coupled with a razor-sharp focus on the end user.
