Last week’s Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific was a powerful reminder of why this movement matters—and the urgency of getting it right. As Viktor Shvets highlighted, the current turbulent political landscape, particularly in the U.S., is creating headwinds. Yet, within this "sifting" moment, we're witnessing a powerful trend: investors and investees with strong impact convictions are doubling down. They're refining impact measurement practices, setting themselves apart in a crowded field. Here are our key takeaways from the summit: 🤝 It's inspiring to see state governments leading the charge. The NSW Government's focus on housing, net-zero energy transition, and local manufacturing, coupled with Queensland's vision for embedding impact investing within social entrepreneurial businesses, demonstrates a profound commitment to sustainable change. 👨👩👧👦 Family offices are playing a pivotal role, leveraging the full spectrum of capital – philanthropy, investment, blended finance, and advocacy. Their approach is deeply personal, with impact investments shaped by the values of family members across different generations. 💡 Blended finance is emerging as a critical tool, particularly in emerging markets and sectors like the arts. Organisations like DFAT and Creative Australia are championing their use, fostering innovative solutions that blend public and private capital for greater impact. 💼 Trusts and foundations are actively seeking to activate their endowments for impact, leveraging their collective influence to drive meaningful change in wealth advisory—an approach demonstrated by the Endowments for Impact Challenge. 🔹 Perhaps the most sobering discussion: how do we safeguard impact investing in a world facing compounding crises? Greenwashing, impact washing, and greenhushing are eroding trust, while the lack of standardised impact measurement remains a hurdle. A huge congratulations to Kerry Series and the entire Impact Investment Summit team for orchestrating such a powerful and inspiring event! Would love to hear from others who attended—what were your key takeaways? #ImpactInvesting #ResponsibleInvesting #SustainableFinance #MissionDrivenCapital #EndowmentsforImpact #ImpactMeasurement #Impact
