Impact Investing

Industry

Institutional investors confident in ESG-integrated portfolios: RBC survey

Equities are the most popular way to invest responsibly

October 2, 2018

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Industry

Lack of knowledge preventing Canadians from investing sustainably: study

Two studies outline Canada's position in sustainable finance

By Staff |September 18, 2018

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Industry

Impact investing makes gains with clients

Do your clients want to make a social impact when they invest? Knowing the answer to that question may be part of your KYC obligations if CSA’s proposed targeted reforms are approved. Regardless, clients who care about responsible investing may be interested in impact investing. In addition to a financial return, impact investing is meant […]

By Staff |October 17, 2016

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Market Insights

Socially responsible ETF investing

Any investment with the scent of upside is fair game. But some investors don’t embrace traditional corporate values, and instead have social and environmental objectives.

By Mark Yamada |May 14, 2013

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TMX and MaRS rally for impact investing

TMX Group Inc. and MaRS Centre for Impact Investing are partnering to support impact investing in Canada, which is estimated at approximately $2 billion. It’s also projected to grow to $30 billion in the next decade, says the Canadian Task Force on Social Finance. Read: Impact investing: profit from a better world TMX will contribute […]

By Staff |July 5, 2012

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The new kid

Recently recognized asset class provides social and financial returns - It was only last year the phrase impact investing was first used to distinguish investments intended to create positive impact beyond financial returns from the wider trend of socially responsible investment.

By May Jeong |October 1, 2011

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Impact investing focused on innovation

A participatory speaker series around impact investing, aptly named Eye4Impact, kicked off on March 29 in Montreal. The initiative is backed by TBC Capital Inc., a Montreal-based financial services firm with a mandate to provide investment strategies and solutions with a focus on impact investments. The inaugural edition of the series featured Russell Read, former […]

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Speaker series to dispel myths of impact investing

Finally there is an asset class where philanthropy and desire for capital gains can cohabit without qualms or a clash. Known as impact investing, it is a growing phenomenon which requires the management of social and environmental performance alongside financial risks and returns. A participatory speaker series known as Eye4Impact kick starts March 29 in […]

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Impact Investing

Institutional investors confident in ESG-integrated portfolios: RBC survey

Lack of knowledge preventing Canadians from investing sustainably: study

Impact investing makes gains with clients

Socially responsible ETF investing

TMX and MaRS rally for impact investing

Vancouver to host sustainable banking summit

Gates calls for greater impact investment

The new kid

Impact investing focused on innovation

Speaker series to dispel myths of impact investing