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SVA CEO calls for new investment model for social change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
Investing in social change "needs to look more like investing in the business world," according to the CEO of Social Ventures Australia (SVA). Michael Traill, CEO, Social Ventures Australia The current system for investing in social change is "inefficient ...

Local property companies continue GRESB outperformance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... data for benchmarking and best practice purposes. "TIAA-CREF is committed to the principles of socially responsible investing, and its demonstrated leadership in sustainable operations has generated measurable improvements in energy efficiency, cost ...

AMP Capital invests in Alterra Power Corporation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... Capital global head of infrastructure debt. "We are operating in an encouraging environment for infrastructure debt investing both in terms of investor interest and deal flow and look forward to making additional investments in other high-quality assets ...

SVA calls for $200-250m funding for social investment bank

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... social impact investments, according to Social Ventures Australia (SVA). Ian Learmonth, executive director of impact investing, Social Ventures Australia SVA has submitted a response to the interim report of the Financial Systems Inquiry (FSI). In their ...

SVA: Newpin social benefit bond returns 7.5% in first year

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... deliver a return of 7.5% to investors this year after its first 12 months. Ian Learmonth, executive director of impact investing, Social Ventures Australia According to Social Ventures Australia (SVA), which launched the SBB, Deloitte has certified the ...

ASIC accepts Community 21's prospectus for share raising

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... used to fund new initiatives including a crowdfunding project supporting social outcomes, and the development of impact investing vehicles such as a social impact fund, allowing for equity investment in social impact projects, Community 21 said. Community ...

JBWere: private ancillary funds increase in size, distributions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... doing it for the first time and are finding their feet." One are of investment by PAFs that may grow over time is impact investing. Knowles says that awareness of and interest in impact investing is increasing by those who manage PAFs, particularly the ...

Australian Ethical names new portfolio manager

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... statement. "I have no doubt he has the necessary skills required to manage the Trust. His dedication and passion for investing is obvious for all to see." Willoughby-Thomas previously worked for three years at ING Investment Management as a senior equity ...

Learning from Europe's example in social investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... working with the Social Innovation Bank (Santa Casa do Lisboa) and other stakeholders in Portugal on building the impact investing market, Addarii said. More locally, here in Australia, there is capital for investment in social enterprises, but fund ...

RIAA: Increased public demand for responsible investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2014  |  NEWS
... poor social performance, wholesale investors need to be doing that. Pleasingly, those superannuation funds that are investing responsibly now are well prepared for that development. I think this is a little bit of a signal to the broader investment community ...