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Financial System Inquiry addresses impact investment market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2014  |  NEWS
... the sole purpose test," the report said. The report also said that "relatively simple instruments" such as social impact bonds are subject to "onerous disclosure requirements." David Rickards, director of Social Enterprise Finance Australia (SEFA), noted ...

SVA suggests reform for social enterprise capital funding

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2014  |  NEWS
... relatively small, and are limited to investing strictly in social enterprises, not to further the development of social impact bonds, and investing in affordable housing is outside the scope of it. We also have no capability to provide capacity building ...

Social Ventures Australia hires Jenna Palumbo for WA role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... look forward to contributing to similar efforts here in Australia," Palumbo said.' Jenna's expertise includes social impact bonds, policy advocacy, financial modelling and corporate strategy. Alongside Big Society Capital, she has held positions with ...

Net Balance launches research and development institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2013  |  NEWS
... CSI's research into impact investing and social finance, including assessing the feasibility of implementing social impact bonds in New South Wales and what actions would be necessary to create a capital market for social investment in Australia. Whilst ...

New South Wales announces first social benefit bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2012  |  NEWS
... return, aimed at attracting investors who are seeking levels of return closer to commercial projects. "With social impact bonds, the government is a player and is willing to share the cost and share the savings benefit," Blackburn-Wright said. "The government ...
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