The loss of reproductive rights as a political risk factor
This ImpactAlpha article argues that the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade has created new political, legal, and reputational risks for companies and investors. The authors explore how the rollback of reproductive rights destabilizes the workforce, disrupts social consensus, and creates polarization that threatens economic prospects. They also examine how Gen Z activism and shifting employee expectations are pushing businesses to take positions on issues they once avoided, making neutrality an untenable strategy.
This ImpactAlpha article argues that the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade has created new political, legal, and reputational risks for companies and investors. The authors explore how the rollback of reproductive rights destabilizes the workforce, disrupts social consensus, and creates polarization that threatens economic prospects. They also examine how Gen Z activism and shifting employee expectations are pushing businesses to take positions on issues they once avoided, making neutrality an untenable strategy.
Fellow Travelers: Bringing Emerging Markets And Impact Investing Back Together
This article explores how impact investing has drifted away from its roots in emerging markets, with more capital flowing into developed economies and larger deals. The authors trace this shift to the entrance of major asset managers whose scale and mandates crowd out small, high-impact investments in emerging markets. They call for renewed dialogue among investors, underwriters, and development finance institutions to realign capital flows with the original promise of impact investing: supporting small and growing businesses that drive inclusive growth.
This article explores how impact investing has drifted away from its roots in emerging markets, with more capital flowing into developed economies and larger deals. The authors trace this shift to the entrance of major asset managers whose scale and mandates crowd out small, high-impact investments in emerging markets. They call for renewed dialogue among investors, underwriters, and development finance institutions to realign capital flows with the original promise of impact investing: supporting small and growing businesses that drive inclusive growth.