Impact investing in Australia is set to grow significantly over the next five years, with strong interest from investors and a large number looking to consider making investments that intentionally deliver positive social and environmental outcomes. 123 investors - accounting for more than $333 billion of
Australia’s first charity, The Benevolent Society, has become the largest supporter of one of the country’s most innovative organisations focused on delivering greater positive outcomes for society through private capital: Impact Investing Australia. The Benevolent Society has become the Foundation Partner for Impact Investing Australia, established
When it comes to complex social and environmental challenges and programs, and investment to fund them, the social services sector increasingly needs to be able to demonstrate what outcomes are being achieved and what it costs to deliver better solutions. Against a backdrop of many organisations
A Blueprint is being launched today for a new and independent financial institution - Impact Capital Australia (ICA) – to accelerate development and achieve scale for the market for investments designed to benefit society. This Blueprint puts innovation for improved social and community outcomes on the
Impact Investing Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry released today, and the Government’s recognition of the potential for impact investing to benefit taxpayers as well as government. “We are pleased the Government has taken on board a number of the
Investors are being invited to participate in Australia’s inaugural Impact Investor Survey, launched today by Impact Investing Australia. The 2015 Survey is the first of its kind in Australia, and will provide critical insights and data to help grow the opportunities for investments that deliver positive
Impact Investing Australia has welcomed the launch of the Australian Government’s $140 million development innovation hub, saying it will create new opportunities for tackling pressing social issues, as well as scaling up our impact in regional social and economic development and poverty reduction. innovationXchange, launched this
Impact Investing Australia has welcomed the NSW Government’s new Social Impact Investment Policy, saying it positions the NSW Government as a global leader for its commitment to using impact investing to help deliver better services and outcomes for people and communities. Launched today, the Social Impact
Daniel Madhavan has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Impact Investing Australia. Daniel is joining the new non-profit organisation following 12 years at wealth management firm JBWere, working in a range of roles including as an Investment Advisor, Head of NSW, Chief Operating
Sydney, Australia – On 16 September, leaders from Australia’s business, finance, government, philanthropic and community sectors will launch a report that maps a bold strategy to tackle some of our most pressing social issues through impact investing. Recent debate over the Federal Budget highlights the limits
Sir Ronald Cohen, a global leader in venture capital who has been at the forefront of UK and global developments to build the ‘invisible heart of markets’, is in Australia this week to promote the work of the international Social Impact Investment Taskforce established by