There’s an interesting new development in the endless search for yield: the Social Impact Bond. The idea is that the bond will finance a charitable program, and the investors will be repaid if the program hits its goals. There’s a lot of talk about it, although very few of these bonds have actually been issued,… [Read More]
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Is 2013 the Year of Social Investing?
I’ve been receiving a lot of press releases from different socially responsible money managers and research firms, filled with lots of enthusiasm about the new year. And you know what? I think they are on to something, and here’s why: First, the stock market in general is up. That will bring in some investors who… [Read More]
Listen to me on the Conscious Discussions radio show
Listen to internet radio with Lillian Brummet on Blog Talk Radio If you are so inclined, you can listen to my discussion with Lillian Brummet of Conscious Discussions Radio this week. Enjoy!
Pussy Riot, Emerging Markets, and Social Investing
Punk’s not dead in Russia, although it will be going to prison for a while. Three members of the band Pussy Riot have been sentenced to two years in prison for a protest against both Vladimir Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church. Whether or not you agree with them, their protest would be legitimate in… [Read More]
Dummies in a Day Giveaway
My publisher, the wise people at Wiley, have a new e-book line called Dummies in a Day. To promote them, they are holding a $500 giveaway. I don’t have ebooks included, as I’m not sure I have any topics that could be learned in a day. But while you are over at Dummies.com, you could… [Read More]
