Investments in social housing drive continued growth but other sectors show mixed picture in difficult year for UK economy, according to Big Society Capital’s annual study.
The impact investment market still represents only 0.5% of the €17.8tn investment market in Europe – still not enough, warn EVPA and GSG, as they present the first harmonised market sizing of the continent.
The institute launches this week in Brussels, together with landmark research on the Belgian market to kickstart Impact Week, which also includes the Ashoka Changemaker Summit and EVPA’s conference and C-Summit.
"Psychological milestone" essential to raise credibility of the industry, but GIIN CEO Amit Bouri warns against complacency as "negative forces" could impede growth of the market – we report from the GIIN Investor Forum in the Hague.
Rising investor appetite for impact investing and green funds creates four-fold rise in capital commitments, while the number of funds launched each year reaches record highs.
Spain's impact investment market is consolidating according to new research launched at SpainNAB's third annual event, with strong growth from private sector investors but calls for more public sector involvement.
New research published today shows a growing number of players and increased commitments by existing impact investors drive forward impact investment – plus rising interest from Japan’s top banks.
Netherlands sees impact investing market growing rapidly, but still falling short of ambitions due to “excessively conservative investment culture” and legal and regulatory barriers.
