Beyond the Riots: A Global Perspective on Shared Challenges and Hopes
An Interconnected World in Times of Change As I reflect on the recent riots in the United Kingdom, I can’t help but see these events as a microcosm of the global challenges we face as a world community. What began as localised protests in our cities resonates with similar movements across the planet, from the […]
The United Kingdom After the Riots: A Complex Reality
Flames of Discontent: The spark that ignited a nation The images of burning streets and violent clashes remain fresh in the collective memory of the United Kingdom. What began as localised protests quickly escalated into a wave of riots that spread across several cities, leaving behind a trail of destruction and uncomfortable questions about the […]
Welcoming TSIC’s new Analyst, Petrina Tan
Tell us a bit about yourself I grew up in Singapore, where pragmatism and efficiency are prioritised over all else. It was in my pre-university days where it became apparent that not all that glitters is gold – there are many who fall through the cracks, inequalities that tend to be hidden from the uncritical […]
10 years at TSIC reflections
Our Managing Director has just celebrated her 10th anniversary at TSIC, and here’s a recount of her highlights and reflections on the 10 years. We have a famous saying in Cantonese, coming from a popular TV show, “How many ten years are there in a lifetime?” Life is short and a decade is a long […]
Reflections: tending to ourselves and facing the root causes of the eruptions of the racist violence
By Natsayi Sithole, Bonnie Chiu, Katie Fowler Last week we prioritised spending time with our teams in Renaisi-TSIP, The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), and TSIP, attending to staff of colour first and foremost, holding space to reflect and process, and to begin to set out what we should be recommitting to following the racist violence […]
Welcoming TSIC’s new Analyst, Sophia-Haya Zara Bokhari
Tell us a bit about yourself As a second generation British-Pakistani immigrant, mine and my families lived experience shaped my sense of social justice and impact. These experiences encouraged me to pursue my undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Politics where I was introduced to and became very interested in concepts such as decolonisation and ‘post’ […]
Welcoming TSIC’s new Director for Oceania, Safe Wongsunopparat
Tell us a bit about yourself I am deeply passionate about collective social impact and amplifying marginalised voices. Born in Bangkok, Thailand, and raised in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa (Christchurch, New Zealand), my professional journey began as a chartered accountant. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, I experienced a pivotal moment that led me to realise […]
Bridging the gap: how impact investing can become more inclusive
Impact investing seeks to generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns, and should be inclusive by design. Perhaps surprisingly, a crucial aspect often overlooked is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This gap highlights an essential truth: to effectively invest with impact, we must embed inclusivity across all aspects of impact investing. At the […]
TSIC ASEAN: A Look Back at the First Six Months
“In Asia, exciting developments in the impact investing market are opening immense opportunities for investors to put their money behind their beliefs, helping to address some of the biggest challenges of our times.” – wrote Alfonso Garcia Mora, IFC Vice-President for Asia and Pacific in May 2022 This quote rings true for us at the […]
What does TSIC mean by ‘systems change’?
At The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), we often talk about, and support our clients on, systems change. But part of doing systems change work is to consistently examine our assumptions and challenge our mental models. For around six months, we have scheduled monthly reflection sessions on this topic. Here’s a glimpse into some of our […]