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TGIF, Agents of Impact!
In today’s Brief:
- Roundup: Uncorrelated returns
- Podcasts: This Week in Impact and Impact(ed)
- Agent of Impact: Dr. Canaan Van Williams
🗣 Mental Preparedness
Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, cautioned about the risks of a potential market downturn affecting Norway’s $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund. Factors include a looming AI bubble and geopolitical uncertainties. Rising U.S. Treasury yields are increasing borrowing costs, further motivating investors to seek private market opportunities that are not correlated with global market movements.
Agents of Impact are exploring opportunities in underserved markets. Examples include:
- JPMorgan working with Next50 to invest in aging populations.
- Mission Driven Finance developed a flexible credit solution for emerging fund managers.
- Marilyn Waite highlights emerging market investments like South Africa’s incentives for renewable energy.
Investment sectors such as microfinance and clean tech are also evolving, drawing both positive interest and concerning practices that could undermine their potential.
Podcasts This Week
- This Week in Impact: Discussion on sovereign wealth fund risks and Africa’s renewable energy landscape.
- Impact(ed): Focuses on nontraditional candidates entering impact investing.
Agent of Impact
Dr. Canaan Van Williams is focused on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing through Proactive Realty Group. After a humble beginning in real estate, he now targets distressed properties to renovate while keeping rents affordable, inspired by notable figures like Oprah Winfrey and Warren Buffett.
Talent and Jobs
Key personnel movements in the impact sector include Richard Gomes stepping down at Shell Foundation and several new appointments across various organizations.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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