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Global Insights Series • Social Impact

3BL Media

By grasping the social opportunity, financial institutions may benefit both in value creation and risk management. Greater value may be unlocked by lending to growing markets (such as minority-led businesses) or investing in social impact investment funds, which often outperform traditional funds.

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Social Impact Data Thin on the Ground

Chris Hall

To positively contribute to global social and environmental targets – such as those outlined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – asset owners are increasingly adopting impact investment strategies. They are not speaking to the in-depth social value creation metrics investors want to think about,” Pomroy said.

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Private Equity Firms Are Paving the Way to a More Sustainable Future 

Richard Matthews

In recent years, impact investing has become mainstream and private equity (PE) firms are playing a key role. Despite being dismissed by some as “woke capitalism”, impact investing is a trend that is here to stay. PE firms have helped to grow the popularity of impact investing.

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This Week’s Fund News: DWS Launches ESG Fund for Women, by Women

Chris Hall

The Global Impact Credit fund aims to target durable growing businesses with a clearly identified impact thesis. The fund won’t be limited to green bonds, instead spanning across the corporate and credit universe, including renewable energy, not-for-profit hospitals and development banks.

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This Week’s People Moves: OTPP Hires Sustainable Investing Head

Chris Hall

Working in the firm’s Total Fund Management’s Investment Division, Murray will take a leadership role in supporting Ontario Teachers’ long-term plan to create a lasting, positive and sustainable impact while creating value for members.

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Sustainability trends 2023

Carlos Sanchez

Goldman Sachs ‘s and Deutsche Bank’s DWS) for exaggerating claims about their products’ sustainability credentials. Among investors, sustainable investing is evolving from negative screening toward engaging with companies. Impact investing is getting traction and, in 2022, reached 1.2

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Where the ‘New Formal’ is the New Normal: Lessons on Innovation from India’s Artisan Economy

James Militzer

access to bank accounts, government schemes, government-issued ID proofs, etc.), Craft-based work often provides them with their first experience with financial independence and social protections, which usually begins with opening a bank account. thereby formalising them. Similarly, Jaipur Rugs (also documented by C.K.