Dear NAB friends, A couple of weeks ago, we joined 120 NAB leaders from 49 countries in Istanbul for our annual GSG/NABs gathering. Personally, this is my favourite conference every year because it is so forward-looking and hands-on. To drive change you have to set ambitious objectives and we collectively agreed that 10% of all assets under management should be invested into impact. Why 10%? Because research shows that when just 10% of the population holds an unshakeable belief they can change the minds of everyone else. This has already been our target at the Dutch NAB since 2022 so we firmly stand behind this global objective. Enjoy the newsletter. Laure Wessemius-Chibrac, Managing Director |
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Capital Requirements working group |
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It's been a year since we established our working group focussing on capital requirements for institutional investors investing in impact. One of the barriers often cited by investors to increasing capital allocated to impact is the excessive level of capital charges. The research investigated the hypothesis that regulatory risk assessment does not reflect the risk of impact investing instruments properly and assigns an inappropriate capital charge to them. Working group members FMO, Cardano-Actiam and a.s.r. Asset Management provided guidance to NAB research intern Julian Niestroj during a full year. The report is now ready and being peer-reviewed. We will publish and formally launch it in a webinar after the summer. Stay tuned. |
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Guide: Impact investing in the NAB community2023 edition in preparation |
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We are preparing an updated version of our "yellow pages" of impact investing in the Netherlands. As NAB we often get contacted by funds, entrepreneurs and all types of organisations with requests for information about our community. Who is investing in energetic transition in the Netherlands? Who can support women entrepreneurs in India? Who can I connect with if I want to talk about SDG 6? Don't forget to send us your 2022 annual (impact) report as soon as it's out for the new edition to: impinv@nabimpactinvesting.nl |
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Support the G7 Impact Taskforce |
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We are excited to welcome Impact Orange Partners in the NAB community as Knowledge Partner. Impact Orange Partners achieves positive impact and value creation for its clients by providing impact advice, impact monitoring & measurement, and impact asset management services. Acting as a bridge between impact intention and impact implementation for institutional clients like pension funds, insurers, foundations and family offices in particular. |
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Breakfast Inspiration Workshops |
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Following the success of our Breakfast Inspiration Workshop on Green Bonds, the NAB continued its momentum by hosting two more Workshops on Biodiversity and Water in collaboration with our partners: the Impact Institute, the Dutch chapter of Impact for Breakfast and EVPA. Our speakers from both sessions presented their journeys on biodiversity and water investments, emphasising why both theme are important, and presented their frameworks to bring positive contribution. During the Q&A a clear consensus emerged in the audience that both themes represent a systemic risk, and just as with climate, regulators should monitor this risk and require that financial institutions report on it. Find all the presentations in our Learning Environment and save the date for our next Breakfast Inspiration Workshop: Focus on Private Equity. More information and registration about our upcoming sessions are here. |
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Our Team at NAB recently bid farewell to two valued members: Horla Natsagdorj, our Communications intern, and Julian Sebastian Niestroj, our Research intern. Their contributions to our organization over the past several months have been highly valued, and we would like to express our gratitude for their hard work and dedication. We wish them the best of luck and success in their future endeavours. We are pleased to announce that Horla's position as Communications intern has been filled by Viraj Balutkar, welcome Viraj! Additionally, we would like to acknowledge the outstanding work of Giacomo Mercuri, our current Impact Investing intern. As his experience at NAB is about to end, Giacomo is actively seeking for opportunities in the fields of sustainability and impact. |
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GSG Global Impact Summit, Malaga Date: 2-3 October 2023 Every year, the Global Impact Summit is organised to bring together 2000+ impact practitioners from all around the globe: leaders, investors, asset owners, entrepreneurs, advisors and policymakers. This year the summit will celebrate the 10-years anniversary of the GSG movement, and will be addressing 3 themes designed to deliver positive impact at scale in the future: (1) mobilizing capital for people and planet where it is most needed, (2) achieving full transparency in measuring impacts and (3) accelerating impact and social economies. NAB members are entitled to complimentary tickets. For tickets contact us at : contact@nabimpactinvesting.nl |
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Future of Finance – by FMO Date: 3-4 October 2023 The Future of Finance conference is back after 5 years. Over the years the conference has provided a dedicated platform for investors from around the globe and has gained a reputation for its thought-provoking themes and unique opportunities for networking, energising activities and sharing ideas. For more information click here. |
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GIIN Impact Forum, Copenhagen Date: 4-5 October 2023 The Forum has a strong reputation for presenting delegates with the opportunity to build relationships, discover opportunities, share insights about new strategies, learn the latest industry developments, and explore ways to drive continued momentum and growth in the market. Register and get your tickets here. |
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Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Survey |
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The Adoption of the EU SFDR was a strong step by the European Commission to support the transition to a more sustainable economy. Now, the Commission looks to conduct an evaluation of SFDR with EVPA monitoring the effects of regulations on impact investing and the impact ecosystem. Share your views on the regulations and make your voice heard at the EU level. Take the survey by clicking here. |
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Looking for some interesting material to browse? We have some great suggestions for every taste! |
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The GII Report on Impact Investing - An analysis for feminist movements Gender Impact Investing is a subcategory of sustainable or ethical investment that integrates gender-based factors and targets into investment strategies.This report offers analysis and evidences to understand GII along with its economic and political implications. | | |
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Impact investing for Pensions The publication explores the latest developments in impact investing and how pension funds are integrating strategies where financial returns and positive environmental and social impact can go hand-in-hand. Our NAB colleague Simona Benvenuti was part of the European NABs interviewed about their views on how local pension funds are embracing impact investing. | | |
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The World Economic Forum report on Private Market Impact Investing This report explores the impact fund market as it matures: the products on offer have increased and the industry is beginning to converge on best practices and means of management and measurement. The growing opportunities in impact investing mean large-scale investors can help drive greater real-world improvements with a positive impact on people and the planet. | | |
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UK NAB's Just Transition Criteria The Impact Investing Institute's tool makes it easier for fund managers to design financial products and identify investments that can help deliver a Just Transition. In partnership with 21 global financial institutions, the III designed a ‘first of its kind’ practical tool for fund managers who want to invest in a transition to a net zero world that prioritises the needs of the planet and the people living on it. | | |
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The Blended Finance India Narrative Blended Finance is the use of catalytic capital from public or philanthropic sources to increase investment in sustainable development. As Blended Finance has been picking up in India, there is lack of documentation, research, data, and transparency. The report was created as a first step toward increasing awareness and knowledge sharing among stakeholders and presents a comprehensive landscape of the blended finance ecosystem in India. | | |
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