by Joy Anderson
Criterion Institute, USA
To create an economy that works for all, we need to shift what matters in our financial decision-making, including taking gender seriously.
Gender Lens investing is best
Monash University raises $200 million by issuing a climate bond in US market
In a global first, Monash University has raised A$218 million through a climate bond issued in the US private placement market to fund sustainable development projects across its campus network.
Climate
Road trauma prevention saves lives and pays financial dividends
Governments, insurance companies and service providers – in Australia and globally – stand to benefit from savings in future health costs if spending is directed to prevention of road trauma,
NSW Government opens a 3rd request for social impact investment proposals
As part of the Social Impact Investment Policy, the NSW Government is again calling for social impact investment proposals to deliver better social and financial outcomes for individuals and communities.
Impact Investing Australia launches groundbreaking Benchmarking Impact Report
The first data-set of Australian impact investments has revealed a diverse market that is delivering positive financial returns and impacting the lives of tens of thousands of people, through job
Christian Super launches new business helping to meet demand in impact investment
In the first of its kind in Australia, superannuation fund Christian Super has set up Brightlight as a service to asset owners who want to access the impact investment marketplace.
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Expert Advice Exchange applications now open
The Expert Advice Exchange (EAX) is now accepting next round applications from eligible social sector organisations in NSW to receive pro bono expert advice and support from leading law firms,
Deeper regulatory clarity around fiduciary duty crucial to scaling impact investments
By Simon O’Connor
CEO, Responsible Investment Association of Australasia
As interest in impact investing continues to surge forward, two important pieces of research have helped to flesh out both the current scale
RIAA Benchmark Report 2016: Findings show spike in impact investing in 2015
The 2016 Responsible Investment Benchmark Report by the Responsible Investment Association of Australia (RIAA) has revealed that nearly half of Australia’s investments are being invested responsibly.
Based on data supplied by 69 asset
NSW Government turns to social impact investment to reduce prisoner reoffending
In an Australian first, the New South Wales government will target prisoner recidivism through the use of a social impact investment.
NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Corrections David Elliott announced
