Through publications, broadcasts and the media we provide insights and a vision for a more sustainable, equitable and prosperous society and share stories of enterprises and investors leading the way.
In this edition, you’ll read about the inaugural meeting of the G20 Global Blended Finance Alliance to examine how blended finance can drive sustainable development and positive change in the Asia-Pacific region.
As we wrap up for the holidays, we’re pleased to share our year-end update. This includes outcomes of the Treasurer’s Investor Roundtable. We're optimistic this next phase will see Australia’s impact investing market continue to build capacity.
In this update we share insights from a global strategist on the latest developments and trends in impact worldwide, plus the latest impact investing news and events.
Welcome to our latest quarterly update with news on global insights and events, the Government’s support for impact investing, ESG and SDG training programs, and more.
Impact Investing Australia, the nation’s peak body for impact investment, welcomes the Federal Budget initiatives to address entrenched social disadvantage through impact investment, including $100 million for a Commonwealth Outcomes Fund, an $11.6 million Social Enterprise Development Initiative and a $210 million expansion over four years to expand the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF).
In this edition, we share news of the work we’re undertaking to assess the impact of the Growth Grant program, and details of our supporting role with the Impact Investment Summit.
We are pleased to again be supporting the annual Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific, which this year will explore the theme Mainstreaming Impact. Taking place at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on March 30–31, the Summit will feature more than 70 inspiring international and domestic speakers,
Our new CEO, David Hetherington discusses his career, IIA's priorities for the start of the year, and the importance of engaging more institutional investors with impact investing. Article by John Treadgold – On Impact
Welcome to IIA’s final newsletter for the year and thank you for your support in 2022. Looking ahead to 2023, as momentum grows around the role of capital markets in solving social and environmental problems, we are confident that collectively we achieve so much.
We welcome the federal budget funding to address Australia’s housing supply and affordability crisis, and the upgrade of Australia's electricity grid, connecting it to renewable energy sources.
The federal government’s National Housing Accord, and related undertaking to build one million new homes over five years from 2024, could represent the largest impact investment opportunity Australia has seen. Article by Isabelle Oderberg - Pro Bono
The Federal Government has called on the Social Impact Investing Taskforce to revisit its final report recommendations (from 2020). The Taskforce (comprised of current IIA Board members) recommended the Government co-finance an impact investment wholesale fund and set up a social enterprise growth fund. Article by James Eyers – The Australian Financial Review
Our Chair, Richard Brandweiner and Founding Chair, Rosemary Addis comment on Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ plan to bring together banks and superannuation funds to discuss the funding of social services alongside the government. Article by James Eyers – The Australian Financial Review
Since 2015, our Impact Investment Ready Growth Grants program has awarded 105 grants, totalling $8.15 million and resulting in over $183 million in impact capital raised (to date).
IIA Board member, Fabienne Michaux says " An excessive focus on ESG reporting risks derailing efforts to deliver positive environmental and social outcomes." Article by Fabienne Michaux - Sustainable Views
Following the successful launch of our Roadmap for Australian Investors – How to invest to achieve gender equity, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, we hosted a webinar tailored specifically for Wealth Managers, Family Offices and Foundations.
In this newsletter, we share details of how we’re helping deliver even more impact – with new Growth Grant alumni, Board members and gender lens investing webinars.
In the lead up to the federal election, Pro Bono Australia shares policy recommendations from a range of purpose-driven organisations, including details from IIA's budget submission. Article by Danielle Kutchel – Pro Bono News
Sabina Curatolo, co-author of our Roadmap for Australian Investors shares details of the 3i Framework for gender lens investing, which connects core elements of an organisation's Internal operations, Investment process and Influence on systems. Article by Sabina Curatolo (on LinkedIn)
A comprehensive roadmap has been produced for investors wanting to take a gender lens approach to improve operational and investment performance and tap into more investment opportunities. Article by Melissa Coade – The Mandarin