All Blog Posts Tagged 'SOCIAL' (41)

People are working together across the country to repair our broken food system. In the recently published RSF Quarterly, we examine some of the contributions members of the RSF community are making to this movement. Additionally, take a look at the 2011 Borrower Gathering and Shared Gifting Barn Dance, two great RSF events facilitating collaboration between our clients and partners. Also, learn more about our recently published white paper by viewing a B Lab…

The prestigious magazine, Euromoney, acknowledged the growth, innovation, progress, and financial strength that Banorte – IXE has shown for the past 12 months; therefore, it awarded the bank the acknowledgement of “Best Bank in Mexico in 2011” –the most highly recognized award in the financial services industry- as part of the “Euromoney 2011 Awards of Excellence.”…

On the previous FMR, we pointed out the fundamental role of SMEs regarding job creation, as well as their role in Mexico’s economy. That is why our commitment with SMEs goes beyond offering quality products and services; we expand their opportunities and help them develop, through the SMEs Events’ Tour.

 

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RSF Social Finance provides a Seed Fund Grant to B-Line Sustainable Urban Delivery in support of their B-shares program.

Investors' Circle is hosting a Virtual Venture Fair on Emerging Markets on Wednesday June 29, 2011.

Hear from 6 companies who are addressing critical global issues. Open to all accredited investors.

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RSF Social Finance (RSF), a non-profit financial services organization, has been named one of the 2011 ImpactAssets 50, a global database of leading private debt and equity fund managers that deliver social and environmental value in addition to financial returns.

 

These managers represents $8.9 billion of capital invested across multiple asset classes,…

The Lemelson Foundation, an organization that believes invention is critical to solving the world’s most challenging problems, today announced it is pledging more than $4 million across six partners that create and advance social innovations for people who need it most in both the U.S. and developing countries. The spring 2011 Lemelson grantees include Ashoka, East Meets West, Root Capital and SELCO. 

 “The Lemelson Foundation not only supports organizations…

Joel Solomon has joined RSF Social Finance as Entrepreneur-at-Large. With two decades of impact investing experience, Joel will leverage his community connections to support RSF's growth.…

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Investors’ Circle members, angel investors, philanthropists, fund managers, family office managers, wealth, financial and philanthropic advisers and their clients and other accredited investors ONLY.

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT To support great entrepreneurs that are addressing social and environmental issues! We’ll look at 15-20 high impact deals that are seeking investment now. Experience a program that provides ample networking time and…

JP Morgan has issued a report stating that impact investment (capital for companies that are both for-profit and have demonstrable solutions to social and environmental issues), currently a $50 billion asset industry, is set to jump to $500 billion over the next three years. Investors’ Circle backs this prediction with exciting new features at its annual spring conference, May 2-4 in San Francisco, CA.

Nick Flores, Director of Investment…

Banorte, we constantly strive to improve our products and services, increasing their value. That is the way we conceived Crediactivo Empleo (Crediactive Employment), a credit product that supports SMEs by generating formal and permanent jobs; hence, promoting Mexico’s economic and social development.

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The GreenMoney Journal is an award-winning publication and website that has focused on the Green economy since 1992. GreenMoney's goal is to help individuals and companies align their money with their values from their local farmers market to the stock market. Founder and publisher by Cliff Feigenbaum is also the co-author of 'Investing With Your Values'.

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