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The Democratization of Sustainable Investing: Navigating the New World of Impact Options for Retail Investors in the U.S.
As impact and ESG investing have gained momentum, they have attracted the attention of retail investors, resulting in a bewildering array of new funds and products available to the general public. But as Lana Khabarova at SustainFi explains, the quality of these products varies widely, and some may not be as "sustainable" as they seem. She highlights several sustainable investing options available to retail investors in the U.S., providing information that can help investors choose the right products and strategies to achieve their financial and impact goals.
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New Report Shines Spotlight on the Global Creative Economy’s Response to COVID-19
US$31 trillion in impact capital is currently at work globally, reflecting how many investors are considering the way their decisions affect people and the planet as well as their own bottom line.
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- Coronavirus, Investing
- Region
- Global
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BlackRock’s Former Sustainable Investing Chief Now Thinks ESG Is a ‘Dangerous Placebo’
A former BlackRock executive has outlined why he now thinks that sustainable investing is a “dangerous placebo that harms the public interest,” after previously evangelizing the trend for the world’s largest asset management firm.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Bringing Impact Data Out of the Dark: Why Impact Investors Need Harmonized Reporting Platforms to Reach Their Goals
Impact reporting today is inconsistent, unverified and locked up in information silos, with multiple, competing reporting platforms and methodologies. As Adam S. Bendell of Toniic explains, this makes it difficult for impact investors to compare and maximize the positive net impact of their investments. The key to solving this dilemma, he says, is to develop an interoperable ecosystem for reporting impact data. He shares four ways the sector could move toward this goal, building a system in which investors can easily compare impact performance across their portfolios.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
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Innovative Philanthropy: Why Charitable Giving in Global Education Is Good Business
The business community is increasingly aware of its social responsibility and the impact of its charitable giving — and this shift is influencing how it interacts with the philanthropic sector. Kingsley Pungong of Rainbow Sports Global shares the changes he's seen as a long-term entrepreneur and philanthropist, and explores how innovative new giving models can benefit both recipients and donors. As a case in point, he explains how his recent donations in support of global childhood education will improve his business dealings and make a strong social impact.
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COVID-Era Innovations With Long-Term Impact: How the Pandemic Is Changing Investment in Frontier Markets
Africa's growing middle class, rapid urbanization and leapfrogging innovations have drawn substantial investor interest. But as Kristin Kelly Jangraw of USAID INVEST points out, high transaction costs, small deal sizes and risk (both real and perceived) have kept many investors on the sidelines. Though COVID-19 lockdowns have increased these challenges, she explores how the pandemic has also brought innovations that could have lasting positive effects on the industry and the region – including new tools for virtual due diligence and deal-making.
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- Coronavirus, Investing, Technology
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How a Biden Administration Will Boost ESG and Impact Investing
The election of Joe Biden as the next president of the U.S. is expected to have wide-ranging implications for investors who care about the environment and society, even if Congress remains divided.
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- Entrepreneurship, Investing
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Walmart Foundation Announces Two New Grants To Help Smallholder Farmers in India
Both grantees will focus on increasing opportunities for women farmers via farmer producer organizations (FPOs).
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- Agriculture, Finance, Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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