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Are We Moving Towards a Truly ‘social’ Stock Exchange?

  • Source : IDR
  • October 2021
This article evaluates India’s emerging Social Stock Exchange (SSE), discussing investor readiness, transparency mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks. It raises critical questions on labeling integrity, investor protections, and monitoring systems needed to prevent misuse. The piece emphasizes the crucial role of SEBI and civil society in safeguarding the legitimacy and effectiveness of the SSE, ensuring it truly mobilises capital for social impact rather than merely being a performative exercise.
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Principles and Practice of Impact Investing: a Catalytic Revolution

  • Source : Routledge
This book provides a comprehensive overview of impact investing, highlighting its growing global importance in addressing economic challenges and diversified societal needs. It positions impact investing as a “refocus” of venture capital for supporting societal impact enterprises. The book compiles contributions from international experts, discussing the movement’s foundations, analysing international cases, and exploring future trends, offering a practical guide for various stakeholders.
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Impact Bonds

  • Source : IE School of Global and Public Affairs
  • July 2025
This case study provides an overview of impact bonds, specifically focusing on Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) and Development Impact Bonds (DIBs). It explains their structure as innovative financing mechanisms that link investor returns to the achievement of pre-defined social outcomes. The study explores how these bonds can incentivize effective social programs by shifting financial risk from governments or donors to private investors, thereby promoting efficiency and results-based approaches in development.
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Principles and Practice of Impact Investing

  • Source : Routledge
  • January 2016
This book explores impact investing as a catalytic revolution, positioning it as a new paradigm for addressing economic crises and societal needs. It redefines venture capital to support social impact enterprises, drawing on insights from international experts. The book covers the foundations of impact investing, analyses leading international cases, debates future trends, and provides an inspirational guide for stakeholders to better understand and engage with this evolving field.
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Are Business Ethics Effective? a Market Failures Approach to Impact Investing

  • Source : Journal of Business Ethics
  • March 2022
This article presents a market failures approach to impact investing, exploring whether business ethics are effective in this context. It examines the interplay between financial objectives and social policy, considering how accounting infrastructures negotiate social and economic returns under financialisation. The paper contributes to understanding the tensions in balancing measurable returns and social value within impact investing, analysing the role of ethics in addressing market imperfections and fostering sustainable business practices.
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How Social Finance Can Redefine India’s Investment Landscape

  • Source : Times of India
  • January 2022
This Times of India article discusses how social finance has the potential to redefine India’s investment landscape by channeling capital towards social and environmental causes. The author explores the growing influence of “finfluencers” and the increasing awareness among investors about impact-driven opportunities. The piece highlights how social finance mechanisms can mobilise new forms of capital, foster innovation, and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable economy in India.
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Possibilities of Social Bonds Using to Finance Higher Education Institutions

  • Source : Springer
  • January 2022
This case study explores the potential of social bonds as an innovative financing mechanism for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). It examines how social impact bonds can provide extrabudgetary financing, allowing HEIs to address social challenges while securing investment. The authors delve into the specific applications and benefits of social bonds in the education sector, highlighting their role in promoting sustainable and impactful interventions within academic settings.
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Policies, Initiatives, and Regulations Related to Sustainable Finance

  • Source : ADB
  • January 2021
This report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) details various policies, initiatives, and regulations related to sustainable finance. It covers the broader landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in investment decisions. The report highlights ADB’s programs, such as green bond issuances and technical assistance, aimed at mobilizing finance for sustainable development in developing member countries. It underscores the importance of a supportive policy and regulatory environment to accelerate the growth of sustainable finance.
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How Providing Sustainable Finance to More Women Helps Fight Climate Change

  • Source : ADB
  • January 2022
This ADB blog post explores the critical link between providing sustainable finance to women and combating climate change. It highlights how empowering women with financial resources can lead to more effective climate action and resilience-building efforts. The authors discuss various initiatives and strategies that integrate gender perspectives into sustainable finance and climate finance, demonstrating the multifaceted benefits of gender-inclusive approaches for achieving environmental and social sustainability goals.
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How Blended Finance Can Support Climate Transition in Emerging and Developing Economies

  • Source : IMF
  • January 2022
This IMF blog post discusses how blended finance can play a crucial role in supporting climate transition in emerging and developing economies. It highlights the importance of leveraging private capital through mechanisms like equity finance and impact investing to accelerate decarbonization and build climate resilience. The authors emphasize the need for innovative financial solutions to bridge the funding gap for climate action, offering insights into policy considerations and effective implementation strategies to mobilise investment.
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