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Impact Investing

Billionaire Steyer Calls Energy, Climate 'Defining Issues'

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California billionaire and philanthropist Tom Steyer called energy and climate change “defining issues” of our time that need bipartisan solutions during remarks at a global warming conference...

Nature's Fortune Touted By Former Goldman Director

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Nature is as important to the economy as manufacturing and agriculture, and remains an untapped investment opportunity, according to Mark Tercek, a former Goldman Sachs managing director.

Skepticism Grows About Investing In Fossil-Fuel Companies, Survey Says

by FA Staff

Growing signs of climate change may be the reason that more SRI advisors and clients are interested in portfolios without shares of fossil-fuel companies.

Financial Advisor magazine And Dorsey, Wright Introduce SRI Rankings

Is it possible to be socially responsible without trading off investment performance? FA magazine and Dorsey, Wright & Associates identify socially responsible funds that also demonstrate technical...

Impact Investments With A Local Connection

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Investors seeks ways to make an impact in their own communities.

Incorporating Client Values Into Investing

by Darren Zagarola

Values impact every aspect of a person’s life, and as advisors, we should enlighten clients about the opportunities to invest according to them.

Studies Sought To Compete For SRI Prize

by FA Staff

The Center for Responsible Business at UC Berkeley'’s Haas School of Business is seeking entries for the 18th annual Moskowitz Prize.

Mobile Helping Bridge Gender Gap In Emerging Markets, Panel Says

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Mobile phones are creating opportunities for women in emerging markets to advance in business and society, even as they trail men in adoption of the devices, a panel said.

Investments Of Note

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Investors build both communities and modest returns through Calvert Foundation notes.

Impact Investing Helps Advisors Stay Ahead Of The Curve

by Tim Freundlich

The sector has emerged as a major trend that will drive future financial market opportunities.

Morgan Stanley’s Impact Investing Platform Takes Shape

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The first rollout of its kind by a major financial institution is gaining both retail and institutional investors.

Investing In Hurricane Sandy

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Community Capital Management's mutual fund will dedicate $100 million of its fund assets for Hurricane Sandy recovery and rebuild projects.

$9 Billion To Flow Into Impact Investments In 2013

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Despite an uptick in assets into this sector, respondents of a recent survey say there remains a lack of investment opportunities.

Impactful Returns From Mobile Home Parks

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The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund's transformative work in the mortgage market for manufactured homes is a model for systems-led change.

A Go-To Place For Advisors To Evaluate Nonprofit Loan Funds

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The CARS rating service includes deep dive due diligence and analysis.

The Impact 50

by Thomas M. Kostigen

ImpactAssets, a nonprofit financial services company, has updated its manager database for advisors and investors allowing people to better find impact investment managers.

Investing In Clean Energy In Africa

by Ellie Winninghoff

The pioneering E+Co, the venture debt fund for clean energy in the developing world, is shifting gears.  

Low-Cost Impact Investing

by Jerilyn Klein Bier

MicroPlace helps investors earn returns while fighting poverty, sometimes for as little as $20.

Uncle Sam Plays Role In Impact Investing

by Thomas M. Kostigen

The Millennium Challenge Corporation, a government entity, paves the way for impact investing globally by supporting and mandating good governance.

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