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As Wealthy Millennials Take Control Of Family Fortunes, Impact Investing Is Set For A Big Boost
More than a quarter of ultra-net-worth “family offices” are now putting money into social and environmental areas–and that number is rising.
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- Investing
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- ESG, impact investing
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Four New Issuers Join ImpactUs Marketplace
“These four organizations are now part of the growing number of mission-driven institutions realizing the power that technology, coupled with formal investment administration services, can have in reaching broadening their reach to current and prospective impact investors,” said Reginald Stanley, President and CEO of ImpactUs.
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- Technology
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- North America
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- fintech, impact investing
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Dao Ventures Launches 2017 US-China Impact Venture Contest
Dao Ventures, a US-China impact investing consortium, has launched its 3rd annual US-China Entrepreneurship Competition that is considered the only impact-oriented venture contest across the Pacific. Dozens of U.S. and international impact ventures have received support from Dao Ventures over the past years via the Competition.
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- Investing
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- Asia Pacific
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Barclays launches an ‘impact investing’ fund seeded by Harvey McGrath in response to demand
Barclays has developed and launched an impact investment vehicle, seeded by Sir Harvey McGrath and designed to reflect the social conscience of the modern investor; together they believe conscience and credible returns can be compatible.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Europe & Eurasia
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- ESG, impact investing
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Red Cross links investors to war zones with first ‘humanitarian bond’
It is the first time the ICRC has used such a funding model - channeling private capital investments rather than relying only on government or philanthropic donations for humanitarian projects.
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- Investing
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- impact investing
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Impact investing finds its place in India
The country’s market for purpose-driven finance could grow to $6 billion to $8 billion in 2025. What’s shaping the landscape?
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
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- South Asia
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The Alchemist owner Palatine closes its largest ever impact investment fund at $132M
UK-focused private equity firm Palatine, which owns bar and restaurant chain The Alchemist, has closed one of the largest ever impact investment funds at a total of $1.3M.
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- Investing
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- Europe & Eurasia
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What the inaugural Global Trends in Giving Report tells us about donors worldwide
Nonprofit Tech for Good has published its inaugural 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report, which aims to provide a better understanding of donors worldwide and their giving habits and preferences.
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- Investing
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