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This week reinforced the connections between #transformation, #investment and #innovation as I tuned into Schroders webinar on the performance of Better Society Capital's Impact fund and then #TheICRSExchange2024 conference. Firstly, Hermina Popa, CFA, and colleagues evidenced with precision their theory of change in action (that critically distinguishes between output, outcome and impact!). Both my daily work and ongoing study with CFA Institute validate their views on the potential of public private partnerships, social enterprise and impact finance as imperfect examples of innovation that could do with further digital innovation and design thinking modernisation. #skills Paul Dickinson, Beth Gaudin and panellists spoke to the #ICRSExchange 2024 audience about the game changing impact of innovation, strategy and public affairs teams working more closely together. #futureproofing  (With 80% of the UK economy accounted for by the private sector the responsibility, capital and expertise lies here.) And finally a point I strongly support, that company metrics need to be increasingly outward as well as inward #doublemateriality in order to demonstrate macro-awareness, resilience and accountability to all stakeholders. And next we turn to the autumn statement and strategic annual planning 📊 💷

Have you seen this Carbon Pulse article that looks at our social assessment tool used by Carbon Tanzania to assess the social impact of carbon revenue on the communities of the Yaeda Valley? 💰 It's a wonderful, in-depth interview with Jo Anderson who also explains the growth of the market in Tanzania, the affect new regulations and the incoming VM0048 methodology could have on this growth. 🌱 Read the full article below 👇 #carboncredits #community #impact

📌 Trends Investment Summit 2024 was another unique opportunity to meet fund experts, portfolio managers and colleagues in the banking sector at Brussels #Skyhall #BrusselsAirport Key takeaways from Trends Investment Summit 2024: - #PrivateMarketsAppeal: Emphasizing more diversification, lower volatility, and a good risk-adjusted return for individual investors. - #AdaptingtoSeismicChanges: Navigating economic shifts, removing friction from supply chains, and leveraging financial resilience amidst global challenges. - #LongTermThinking: Stressing the significance of thinking long term and globally. Don’t look for the needle in the haystack just by the haystack. Avoiding the focus on short term volatility. When you focus on volatility you can loose a lot of revenues. Don’t try to time the market! - #GreenEquitiesFocus: Addressing challenges in green equities, including taxonomy, data quality improvement, and the necessity to combat greenwashing. 2024 Asset Allocation Recommendations: What asset allocation in 2024 in your Investment portfolio ? Interesting panel debate with Maud Reinalter, CFA, our CIO at #BelfiusAssetManagement at the #trendsinvestmentsummit. Fixed income is back and here to stay. Focus on quality credit and carry. Benefit from long term themes such as Health Care and Technology through equity investments in companies that support and benefit from these themes. #Belfius #Convictions Inspiring conversation with Bram Op de Beeck about #LazardCreditOpportunities, a fixed income fund that invests in - both corporate and sovereign bonds - on a global scale. #TrendsInvestmentSummit2024 #InvestmentStrategies #Beama Bram Cottyn Koen Maes Bruno Claus Koen Van de Maele Isabelle Verhulst Charlotte Boon Tim Garratt Stijn Dinneweth Ariane Kesrewani Jef Poortmans Björn Crul Eric Papesh, CFA

We are very pleased to be associated with the 2024 edition of Convergences' Impact Finance Barometer. 💡 This year, the publication focuses on the theme of social impact finance as a lever for a fair and inclusive transition. Read the editorial by Nicolas CELIER, Ring Capital's co-founder and managing partner. He calls for a collective mobilisation: financial stakeholders, entrepreneurs, regulators, activists... Indeed, impact should not be considered as a separate component of finance. It must permeate the entire economic world to achieve United Nations' #SDGs, but also because the pursuit of impact creates a virtuous circle that benefits both companies and society. 💫 #impact #impactinvesting

When Bridges launched back in 2002, the concept of impact investing didn’t even exist! Today, building on the work of early pioneers (including us!), impact is one of the fastest growing areas in finance, totalling more than $1 trillion globally. And it continues to evolve as it grows, as Sarah Murray’s article details - across developed and emerging markets, allocations, deal volume and size, sector and more. Thanks to the Financial Times and the The Global Impact Investing Network for pulling together this important list. https://lnkd.in/eYFWA9iz #ImpactInvesting #InvestingForImpact #ImpactInvestorList2024

👉 Invitation to FSDC Industry Exchange Series - Trailblazing for Change: Hong Kong, the Impact Investing Hub of Asia 👈 The FSDC cordially invites you to join our upcoming webinar, where we will delve deeper into the insights gleaned from the study to delineate strategies for advancing impact investing in Hong Kong. The global financial landscape has undergone a profound transformation with the ascent of sustainable finance. Impact investing, a potent force among these changes, is a compelling mechanism for aligning investor capital with societal and environmental imperatives. This around US $1.2 trillion market, according to GIIN, reflects investors' growing interest in tackling critical issues like climate change, poverty, and inequality through their investments. Join us via Zoom on September 27 to learn more about the importance of impact investing in shaping our sustainable future and ways to enhance Hong Kong’s toolkit as a destination for impact investment: 🔗 Zoom Link:  https://lnkd.in/gpeHi4Ct #IFTA #FSDC #ImpactInvesting #Sustain #ESG #Fintech #

This #FinancialFriday we look at #ESG, or Environmental, Social and Governance - It represents a form of #Investing that centres around companies that prioritise these three factors. It is also known as ‘social impact’ or ‘social responsibility’ investing, as it aims to make ethical and impactful #Investments. #ESGInvesting has moved centre-stage within the global investment arena in recent years. It is one of several approaches to investing which is as concerned with its impact on people and the environment as it is with potential financial returns. Click play to learn more. Quant Capital Markets | Your Trusted Partner | https://lnkd.in/d5UK84h | 020 3950 7343 | [email protected] #Alts #AlternativeInvestments #AlternativeInvesting #Investing101 #FinancialGoals #FinancialSuccess #FinancialFreedom #FinancialFuture #FinancialKnowledge #FinancialLiteracy #QuantCapitalMarkets

World Investor Week 2024: Innovating for Sustainable Growth  This World Investor Week (7th-13th October), we're focusing on "Achieving the SDGs Through Fostering Innovation and Economic Growth".  World Investor Week aims to promote investor education and protection. This October, the International Organisation of Securities Commission members are offering various activities including: • Investor-focused communications and services • Workshops and conferences • Local and national campaigns At Raymond James, Hitchin, we believe in lifelong learning. We encourage our clients to stay informed about their investments and continue their investor education journey. New to investing? Our team offers a jargon-free, family-friendly approach to help you get started. We're here to guide you through your investment journey, aligning your financial goals with sustainable development objectives. Ready to innovate your financial future? Learn more at: raymondjameshitchin.co.uk 📸 @tigzrice.branding  *With investing, your capital is at risk. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. #WorldInvestorWeek2024 #IOSCO #SustainableInvesting #FinancialInnovation #SDGs #RaymondJamesHitchin #InvestorEducation #EconomicGrowth

Today we’re pleased to announce that, in collaboration with the The Global Impact Investing Network, the Financial Times has just published a list of 100+ impact investors, including Bridges. 🔭 The searchable list highlights our and others’ #ImpactAssets under management and strategic focus across key sectors and global regions, showcasing where capital is making a difference and inspiring future investments. 💡 It’s also a useful and important #resource for investors looking to align portfolios with impactful solutions across the globe. 📊 Building #transparency will only help to drive momentum in the impact investing market, and accelerate the transition to a sustainable future across energy, housing, food, healthcare, education, nature and more. Alongside the list, the #FT also published journalist Sarah Murray’s take on the GIIN’s trend analysis, and thoughts from GIIN CEO, Amit Bouri. Follow the link in comments to learn more! #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #FinancialTimes #InvestingForImpact #GlobalGoals #ImpactInvestorList2024

High degree of satisfaction in #financialreturns and #impactperformance reported by investors in The Global Impact Investing Network just-released State of the Market 2024 report - https://lnkd.in/gs3tVjmJ 90% of investors indicated that their impact returns either met or exceeded expectations, and 86% reported the same for their financial returns. This year’s sample included 305 organizations with a track record in impact investing, and TVM Capital Healthcare was proud to be among the contributors. Monika Schlesinger, Senior #ESG Advisor at TVM Capital Healthcare responded to the report, “Achieving impact in our core impact creating focus areas of UN #SDG3 (healthy lives and well-being) and UN #SDG8 (inclusive and sustainable economic growth) perfectly matches investor expectations of competitive financial #returns while achieving great #impact results. Our first fund generation achieved 19.2% net IRR while improving access to quality care significantly.” Continue the conversation with Monika Schlesinger, Hoda Abou-Jamra, Helmut Schuehsler, and Holly Radel at the GIIN Impact Forum 2024 in Amsterdam on October 23-24.