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Krutham Africa Impact Investment Awards

These awards will shine a spotlight on excellence in impact investments in Africa.

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Accelerating Impact

The Accelerating Impact initiative explores a pathway to foster a supportive regulatory environment for impact investing, focusing on three critical areas: instrument design and disclosure, tax regulation, and the B-BBEE framework. Through these efforts, we aim to empower a sustainable and inclusive future.

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Good and bad ideas from the parliamentary hearings on the banking sector

Banks and their regulators faced tough scrutiny in a joint sitting of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Portfolio Committee on Trade & Industry on 4 February. While the discussions aimed to address key financial system challenges, much of the debate generated more heat than light. As the architects of financial legislation, Parliament plays a crucial role in shaping a healthy banking sector. This report unpacks the good and bad ideas that emerged from the hearings, highlighting the opportunities and risks ahead.

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Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund

Jobs Boost is a R300 million pay-for-performance model being piloted in South Africa. It is an outcomes fund that works with implementing partners to secure sustainable, quality jobs for unemployed, excluded youth.

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On Trump and ESG

This thought leadership piece examines the broader impact of the US administration’s climate and finance policies, their implications for investors navigating ESG challenges, and key insights for South African markets and sustainable finance strategies.

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Impact Investing: A Handbook for Foundations

The Impact Investing Handbook is an essential resource for philanthropic foundations, offering a comprehensive roadmap to maximise social impact through strategic investments. It serves as a vital guide for funders looking to transition beyond traditional grant-making and embrace innovative impact strategies.

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