Media Releases

24 February 2016 In Media Releases

Australia’s first charity spearheads development of social impact investment

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

15 February 2016 In Media Releases

New guide to drive better understanding of cost of social issues

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

28 October 2015 In Media Releases

Blueprint launched for $300m+ institution to champion impact investment

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

20 October 2015 In Media Releases

Impact Investing Australia welcomes Financial System Inquiry response

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

8 September 2015 In Media Releases

Australia’s first impact investor survey launches

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

24 March 2015 In Media Releases

New DFAT innovation hub – an opportunity to boost Australia’s impact in region

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

4 February 2015 In Media Releases

NSW Social Impact Investment Policy signals changing approach to doing business

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

22 October 2014 In Media Releases

New CEO for Impact Investing Australia

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

16 September 2014 In Media Releases

Launch of Breakthrough Strategy to catalyse $32 billion social impact investing market in Australia

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

27 May 2014 In Media Releases

Australia invited to the table to drive global market for social investment

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