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Impact Investing in Asia – Fragmented and New, Study Says
The study's outcome suggests that impact investing in the Asian region suffers from weaker networks between investors and SMEs, lack of proven data or better measuring tools, and perceptions of higher risk.
Impact Investors Feel Satisfied, says GIIN
More than 90% of impact investors report feeling satisfied with the performance of their investments, says GIIN in its latest investor survey. Additionally, the size of the impact investing market has grown to $114 billion. The survey's outcome, says GIIN CEO Amit Bouri, is "most encouraging."
Impact Investing Market at $114B, says GIIN
The size of the impact investing market has grown to $114 billion from $35.5 billion in 2015 and $25.4 billion in 2013, according to an investor survey conducted by the GIIN which is expected to be published in mid-May. The survey's outcome says "the market is substantial, with significant potential for growth."
India impact investing market might reach $40B by 2025
Impact investing in India is now projected to reach $40 billion, according to an advisor to the GIIN who is based in the region.
"We hope there will be 25% annual growth rate as impact investments grow and it might grow from $4 billion to $35 to $40 billion in India by 2025."
SRI Continues to Grow 12% CAGR, Reaches $23T in 2016, GSIA report says
Global assets professionally managed under sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) strategies grew to nearly $23 trillion from $18.3 trillion in 2014, according to GSIA Global Sustainable Investment Alliance's biennial report. Climate change, China and the increasing awareness of sustainability were the main drivers.
Impact Investing Needs more Market Makers
"There is no one-size-fits-all solution—and impact investments cannot meet the needs of every organization focused on social, economic, or environmental challenges," says SSIR. "Most organizations will always need some amount of government funding or traditional philanthropic support."
India-based Aavishkaar-Intellecap Group raises $25M
Mumbai India-based impact investor Aavishkaar-Intellecap Group has raised $25 million in a round partnered with European impact investor Triodos Investment Management and the Shell Foundation, the charity arm of the Shell Group.
Founded in 2001, the Group models its investment strategy after Silicon Valley's famed...
ESG Trends to Impact Institutional Investing in 2017
In 2017, institutional investors may start applying differentiating strategies while incorporating ESG data across asset classes and risk calculations, according to a recent report by MSCI.
One anticipated trend, in 2017, is the conversation shifting from “how” to use ESG to “where” to use ESG, one...
Impact Investing 2016 Roundup – Notable Year
Impact investing grew by 18% in terms of assets under management, according to annual report by GIIN, as more social enterprises with innovative products are gaining visibility and as more SDG practices are widely adopted. Financial inclusion and social good-tech are likely to be bigger in 2017.
Bangladesh Attracts $1B in Impact Investments
Bangladesh has attracted $1 billion in impact investing, making it the third most active impact investing market in South Asia after India and Pakistan. The country plans to use it in programs to further reduce poverty among its population.
