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A Systems Change Framework to Impact Investing

Stanford Social Innovation

By Daniela Afonso , Mariana Cabral , Ana Pimenta & Ricardo Zzimo Impact investing arises from a deep desire to use finance to address complex societal challenges such as poverty, climate change, and gender inequality. Investors should first assess whether the investee demonstrates a clear commitment to drive systemic impact.

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Bridging Gaps with the Cadence Racial Equity Fund

3BL Media

Understanding the Racial Wealth and Information Gap The racial wealth gap is a stark reality. However, the wealth gap is not the only barrier; there's also an information gap that limits access to financial resources and opportunities for people of color. Many lack the knowledge or connections necessary to secure loans or investments.

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CSRHub Co-Founder Cynthia Figge To Speak at Future in Review 2025

3BL Media

Learn more about the conference and explore the full schedule and speaker lineup below: FiRe 2025 Website Agenda Speakers Stay tuned for more updates as Cynthia represents CSRHub’s mission of building a more transparent, data-informed future for sustainability. Cynthia has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics.

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A Community Centered Approach to Closing Credit Access Gaps: Native CDFIs

3BL Media

by Casey Lozar, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis' Center for Indian Country Development Imagine financial institutions across Indian Country focusing on goals rooted in social impact investing. These institutions exist, yet many people remain unfamiliar with them.

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Impact in Focus Ahead of ESMA Deadline

Chris Hall

In the absence of specific guidance, some of the more sustainability conscious funds are falling back on the UKs definition of impact investing as part of its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels regime.

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Summits can Unblock Ocean Finance Flows

Chris Hall

According to Boissat, coordinated regulatory action is needed to unlock data and finance.

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PRI Finds Increased Commitment to Responsible Investment

Chris Hall

When it comes to capital allocation, 7% of PRI signatories are investing in publicly traded green, social or other types of thematic bonds to achieve sustainability outcomes. The PRI survey is based on information provided by over 3,000 signatories across 88 countries with a collective US$89.3 trillion in reported AUM.