More good news from the UK as the message of SIBs gets out…
Social Impact Bonds: More Than Just A Money Saving Measure
Jenny North – Pioneers Post
“You will hear hardly any mention of Social Impact Bonds in the media today. I intend to talk about them frequently in the weeks and months ahead.” This was the message minister for civil society Rob Wilson delivered at an event in London last week.
Jenny North from Impetus-PEF explains why she welcomes the enthusiasm for this financial mechanism that has both its supporters and critics.
Investments With A Social Impact
Eleanor Laise – Kiplinger
Can your portfolio make the world a better place? Major Wall Street firms as well as much smaller organizations are rolling out new investments designed to have a positive social or environmental impact. These “impact investments” range from bonds that help fund community projects in specific cities to broad stock funds holding companies that get top marks for corporate and social responsibility.