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Mobilising diaspora finance for impact investing 

There are estimated 286 million people living in a country other than their countries of birth in 2022[1]. This number is over three times the equivalent estimate in 1970 – when decolonisation of Africa was nearing its end, and saw a wave of migration from former colonies to the hearts…

Unlocking the Potential of Impact Investing in Indonesia

Commissioned by the Indonesia Impact Alliance (IIA), The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), together with its partner, and with research support from Kois Invest, conducted a landscape study on the impact investing market in Indonesia over the last few months. The team facilitated an interactive workshop with more than 60 participants consisting…

Redefining Philanthropy: TSIC’s Journey Towards Progressive Funding Practices 

In our rapidly changing world, marked by growing inequalities and environmental crises, the traditional models of philanthropy are increasingly coming under scrutiny. At TSIC, we are committed to challenging these models and embracing a more equitable approach to funding. This blog post explores the importance of progressive funding practices and…

Welcoming TSIC’s new ASEAN Director, Jason Yip

Tell us a bit about yourself    “I am an old uncle, but hopefully with a young mind.  The long professional journey behind me brought me from the banking world to humanitarian field operations, and from regional government affairs to domestic policy work on youth matters. Throughout my professional journey, I…

Welcoming TSIC’s new Analyst Alice Cordò Gallucci

Tell us a bit about yourself    “For the last two years I worked as a management consultant, where I learnt a lot, gaining experience across government, information services and not-for-profit. Having studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics during my undergraduate degree and Development Management during my master, I developed a passion…

Welcoming TSIC’s new Analyst Sakshi Chandrasekhar

Tell us a bit about yourself    “I grew up in Hong Kong and lived there my entire life, and my lived experiences and the environment around me truly shaped my interest, passion, and engagement with DEI and social impact. Since a young age, I remember being involved in organisations that…

Welcoming TSIC’s new Analyst Folu Ogunyeye

Tell us a bit about yourself    “I’ve been interested in social impact from a young age: while in secondary school I was elected as a member of the UK Youth Parliament, which taught me a lot about advocating for young people’s best interests and developing solutions. This trend continued at…

European sustainability regulations encourage more transparency and scrutiny of impact  

The regulatory landscape for impact and sustainable investing is rapidly shifting, especially in Europe, with the introduction of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) in 2021 and its UK equivalent, Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR). Navigating the regulatory landscape is particularly important for investors raising or operating impact funds.  Our Senior…