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From new normal to new mediocrity, Impact investing: Promoting a universal standard
Tuesday 14 January 2020 Vol.11 Ed.3.1
Commentary: From new normal to new mediocrity
By Mark Sobel in Washington
Pundit predictions for the 2020 global economy abound. A consensus exists – global growth will be underwhelming and flattish; the dollar may weaken a bit but remain firm; asset prices may do somewhat well; and bond yields could go back up a bit. Geopolitics, as always, presents enormous downside risks. But rather than focus on the global economy’s transition from one year to the next, 2020’s advent offers the opportunity to reflect on the transition from one decade to another.
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Podcast: A universal standard in impact investing
The appetite for impact investing is growing. But in the past, the financial industry has lacked common standards for monitoring and measuring impact investments. Neil Gregory, chief thought leadership officer at the International Finance Corporation, joins Katie-Ann Wilson, programmes manager for emerging markets at OMFIF, to discuss impact investing. They outline what distinguishes impact investing from other forms of sustainable finance and the converging of impact investing measurement tools.
Listen to the recording, or search ‘OMFIF’ on your smartphone’s podcast app.
