• Case Study

Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment: Opportunities and Risks for Asia

  • Source : ADBI
  • 2 January 2020
This report explores the opportunities and risks associated with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment in Asia. It highlights the increasing global trend of sustainable investing, particularly in green bonds, and its growing adoption in Asian markets. The paper suggests that ESG investment can mitigate risks, encourage private sector and regulatory engagement with ESG issues, boost corporate values, improve growth potential, and strengthen financial resilience. It argues that ESG investment bridges the gap between traditional capitalism and a new paradigm of shared economic and social value, fostering sustainable development in the region.
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Impact Investing: Will Hype Stall Its Emergence as an Asset Class?

  • Source : Social Space
  • 1 January 2012
This article argues that while impact investing has gained mainstream recognition since its coinage five years prior, its development lags behind its full potential, hindering its emergence as a distinct asset class. The author contends that despite increased awareness, the field needs further maturation to overcome challenges and fully realise its promise as a significant force in finance.
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Beyond Profit Vs. Purpose: Transactional-relational Practices in Impact Investing

  • Source : Journal of Business Venturing Insights
  • 1 January 2020
This study explores how impact investors manage the inherent tension between generating financial profit and achieving social purpose. Moving beyond a simplistic dualism, it investigates the “transactional-relational” practices that firms use to embed their social mission within their investment processes. Through qualitative research, the paper reveals how investors build deep relationships, conduct purpose-aligned due diligence, and provide post-investment support to ensure both financial viability and social impact are achieved. It highlights that integrating profit and purpose is a dynamic, ongoing process of negotiation and practice within the investment relationship.
  • Case Study

How Impact Investing Firms are Responding to Sustain and Grow Social Economy Enterprises in Light of the Covid-19 Pandemic

  • Source : Journal of Business Venturing Insights
  • 1 January 2022
This article investigates how impact investing firms adapted their strategies to sustain and grow social economy enterprises amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the challenges faced by these enterprises and the innovative responses from impact investors, including adjustments to the impact-return trade-off. The authors highlight the critical role of the social impact ecosystem in providing support and fostering resilience, offering insights into the evolving dynamics of impact investing during times of crisis.
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What Next for Sustainable Finance in India?

  • Source : London School of Economics
  • 1 January 2020
This paper explores the future trajectory of sustainable finance in India, analysing its potential to drive economic growth while mitigating environmental and social risks. It draws insights from research on the influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on financial entities in India. The study highlights the importance of sustainable finance practices, bond markets, and ESG integration for achieving long-term economic prosperity and addressing climate targets.
  • Case Study

A Policy Framework for Social Entrepreneurship in India

  • Source : IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM)
  • 1 August 2016
This paper maps the nascent state of social entrepreneurship in India and proposes a policy framework to strengthen the ecosystem. It reviews current policy deficiencies and recommends institutional capacity building, fiscal incentives, legal recognition, academic integration, and ecosystem coordination to support social enterprise growth. The study aims to provide a conceptual framework for social entrepreneurship policy development in India, acknowledging its role in socio-economic development despite theoretical inconsistencies.
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Why Banks Need to Embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (esg) Factors Into Their Strategy?

  • Source : The Journal of Indian Institute of Banking & Finance
  • 1 January 2022
This article explains why banks must integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into their core strategy. It argues that ESG is no longer merely about compliance but is crucial for driving revenue, growth, and long-term sustainability in the financial sector. The piece highlights how embedding ESG enhances risk management, attracts conscious investors, builds customer loyalty, and aligns banking operations with global sustainability goals, emphasizing its transformative potential for the industry.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Categorical Cognition and Outcome Efficiency in Impact Investing Decisions

  • Source : Strategic Management Journal
  • 2 January 2019
This study investigates how categorical cognition impacts outcome efficiency in impact investing decisions. It argues that individuals often struggle to identify portfolios that simultaneously optimize financial and social outcomes, leading to wasted value creation opportunities. Experiments show that suppressing categorical labels on investment options can significantly increase outcome efficiency, suggesting that the human tendency to categorize investments based on traditional labels (e.g., “charity” vs. “for-profit”) can hinder effective decision-making in hybrid contexts.
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Blended Finance: Understanding Its Potential for Agenda 2030

  • Source : Development Initiatives Poverty Research
  • 1 January 2016
The report likely provides a foundational overview of blended finance, discussing its origins, mechanisms, effectiveness, and risks. It probably analyses how blended finance can support the delivery of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, while also stressing the importance of strong governance, transparency, and development additionality to ensure that these financial mechanisms truly benefit those in need and contribute positively to achieving the SDGs without creating unintended negative consequences or market distortions.
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Putting the “impact” in Impact Investing: the Rising Demand for Data and Evidence of Social Outcomes

  • Source : American Journal of Evaluation
  • 1 January 2018
This article addresses the increasing demand for robust data and evidence in impact investing to genuinely demonstrate social outcomes. It highlights the importance of rigorous evaluation, impact measurement, and accurate social value assessment to ensure that investments deliver their intended social benefits. The authors discuss the need for enhanced evaluation capacity building within the social investing landscape to move beyond mere financial returns and truly quantify social impact.
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