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Check out the latest news in our sector, ahead of the biggest gathering of impact investors in Asia Pacific. See you in Sydney for the 2026 Impact Investment Summit.
In IIA’s first OnImpact story for 2026, our COO Bruce Campbell questions why more isn’t invested in socially impactful organisations and social outcomes. – OnImpact
As our work in 2025 comes to an end, we want to thank you for the role you played in strengthening Australia’s impact investing ecosystem this year.
Our latest research has revealed more than $157 billion is now invested in Australia’s impact investing market – a nearly eightfold increase since 2020.
Our CEO David Hetherington discusses the findings of IIA’s Benchmarking Impact Report – the first detailed analysis of the Australian impact investing market in five years. – Ausbiz
New research reveals impact investing in Australia has grown nearly eight-fold since 2020, with more than $157 billion invested in impact products. – FS Sustainability
Reveals $157 billion+ now invested in Australia’s impact market – a nearly eightfold increase since 2020.
Green, sustainable and social investments have risen from $20 billion to $157 billion in the past five years, with $137 billion backing projects with environmental benefits, according to new research from Impact IIA and the Centre for Social Impact. – The Guardian
IIA research shows impact investing has taken off in Australia, exceeding projections to reach over $157 billion and outstripping investors’ expectations for impact and financial returns.
Our latest news shares updates on the Endowments for Impact Challenge and SEDI Grants, highlights impact investing's contribution to Australia’s productivity + the latest industry news.
IIA submitted a set of recommendations to Treasury for its Economic Reform Roundtable, highlighting how a stronger impact investment market can boost national productivity. By directing capital toward solutions that address entrenched social and environmental challenges, impact investment drives better outcomes, reduces long-term public costs
Read our three policy recommendations submitted to the Government’s productivity roundtable; SEDI Grants are closing soon; learn about blended finance and a recommended whole-system funding model + more.
https://youtu.be/CThiexlRQ8M?si=jkasL-c7hL5UVxjm In partnership with the University of Melbourne, we hosted a webinar that explored the power of blended finance to unlock capital for social and environmental impact. Speakers discussed how blended finance deals are structured and managed, highlighting key differences from traditional finance, risks and considerations
Join our blended finance webinar this month, read about the annual meeting of GSG Impact leaders and their National Partners, learn about the trends in the impact economy ecosystem across 34 countries + more.
In our latest monthly update, we share news on the Endowments for Impact Challenge, the launch of our Impact Deal Tracker, the untapped potential of impact investing and more.
This month’s update includes details of our benchmarking survey, announces the finalists of the Endowments for Impact Challenge, and shares insightful thought leadership stories.
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2025 – a year that presents new opportunities to deepen our understanding, expand our reach and drive meaningful change.
It’s been another impactful year for us at IIA. Thanks for your support of our work in 2024.
Our latest quarterly update highlights the projects we’re launching (a $170 million Challenge for investment advisors), events we’re attending and international news we’re following.
We’re pleased to share our latest updates with you in this quarterly newsletter, reflecting the progress within the impact investing sector in Australia.