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September 10, 2012
Strategic plan for impact investment in social enterprises
This post talks about the potential of impact investors in creating an ecosystem of small and medium enterprises which cater to social goals. It provides rationale for traditional institutional investors being interested in these BoP (Base of the Pyramid) markets, taking directives from the UN Global Compact and Rockefeller Foundation […]
September 10, 2012
Do social impact bonds (SIBs) really pay dividends?
While the concept of social impact bonds was first piloted in the UK to reduce the rates of recidivism, they have taken off in the US in both New York as well as Massachusetts. The catch with these is that investors will lose their initial capital if the agreed conditions […]
September 10, 2012
Hedge funds missing out by ignoring socially responsible investors
Most hedge funds do not employ socially responsible (SRI) screens, and most SRI investors are not in a position to invest through customizable separate accounts. This scenario makes institutions lose out on the opportunity to enhance risk adjusted returns. Read more here.
September 10, 2012
Impact investment in India
There are not very many rural social enterprises one would find at investor-startup summits and gatherings. This has a lot to do with the lack of capital which hinders most social enterprises from achieving the scale required to be even considered by large scale impact investors. Here is where names […]
September 10, 2012
Impact investment for the Tony Elumelu Foundation
The Tony Elumelu Foundation is an Africa-based and Africa-funded non-profit organization, which focuses on economic progression in Africa through the African private sector. This post shines a light on the impact investment initiatives of the Elumelu Foundation. Read more here.
September 10, 2012
SIB: 12 new support providers for £10 million contract readiness fund
The £10 million worth Investment and Contract Readiness Fund which is to be delivered on behalf of the Office for Civil Society by the SIB (Social Investment Business) has announced 12 new support providers. PricewaterhouseCoopers has been chosen as one of the organizations involved. Read more here.
September 10, 2012
Ethical investment leads to more loyal advice clients
Financial advisors stand to gain more from ethical investors as they make for more loyal clients than other normal investors. According to general manager of Premium Wealth Solutions, Paul Harding Davis, responsible investors were more likely to stay on with their advisors for longer and were also more likely to […]
September 10, 2012
India: UP to employ Robinhood healthcare delivery model
In the Indian state of UP, or Uttar Pradesh, healthcare will now be provided using a Robinhood model. PPP (public-private-partnership) will be employed in the NRHM (National Rural Health Mission) scheme. Read more here.
September 10, 2012
Kenya: MFI offers cheap healthcare microinsurance for a family of 5
SISDO microfinance, a microfinance company operational in Kenya is offering an inexpensive medical insurance package which covers a family of up to 5, giving them access to a comprehensive health cover. SISDO traditionally focuses on smallholder farmers and their irrigation needs, but in this venture is offering microinsurance at Sh […]
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