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CFA Society Netherlands: Engaging HNWIs and family offices for impact

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:01:03 +0200

_{Column from CFA Society Netherlands}

Impact investing is no longer the domain of institutions alone. High net-worth individuals and family offices now hold a pivotal position in shaping how capital can pursue both financial returns and societal change.

By Dr. Amir Moradi, Lead Researcher at International School of Business of HAN University of Applied Sciences, Member Responsible Investing Committee CFA Society Netherlands

Triodos IM: Small- en midcaps zijn de speedboten van het bedrijfsleven

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:02:53 +0200

Small- en midcaps zijn een onderbelichte beleggingscategorie voor impactbeleggers, zegt Dimitri Willems, portfoliomanager bij Triodos Investment Management. Deze kleinere bedrijven, door hem omschreven als de ‘speedboten van het bedrijfsleven’, onderscheiden zich door hun wendbaarheid en hun vermogen om snel te innoveren en zich aan te passen, ook op het vlak van duurzaamheid.

Colesco Capital: Circular economy offers ample opportunities for impact

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:03:59 +0100

In today’s geopolitical context, the circular economy offers environmental, strategic and investment opportunities by decoupling growth from virgin resource use. Despite EU policies to target higher recycling, circularity rate growth is stagnating across member states. Scaling up circular innovations is crucial.

By Ward Heij, Business Development Manager Circular Credit, and Katy Husband, Sustainability Associate, both at Colesco Capital

Wonderland Impact Investments start investeringsplatform met Witteveen+Bos

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:43:44 +0100

Wonderland Impact Investments (Wonderland) lanceert een platform voor impactvolle real-asset-investeringen. Het platform wil grootschalige ecologische, sociale en financiële waarde creëren door technische expertise en investeringskracht structureel te verbinden.

Panel discussion: 'How can pension funds work together?'

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:01:20 +0100

_{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

During the second panel discussion at Financial Investigator's seminar “From Impact Investing to a Climate-Neutral and Circular Economy”, three experts discuss the need to scale up, collaborate more effectively and invest in a more impact-oriented manner. What stands out is that the transition requires not only capital, but also consistent policy, knowledge sharing and the courage to act together.

By Baart Koster

Guido Veul (AF Advisors): Fewer options for PAB investors

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:07:42 +0100

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Guido Veul, Director, AF Advisors

Paris-aligned investing has matured rapidly. With the introduction of European regulations for Paris Aligned Benchmarks (PAB) in 2019, investors were given a clear standard for climate-focused index investing for the first time. The first investment products based on these new benchmarks quickly followed.

Panel discussion: 'How do impact investing and the climate transition relate to each other?'

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:01:34 +0100

_{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

During the first of two panel discussions at Financial Investigator's pension seminar 'From Impact Investing to a Climate-Neutral and Circular Economy', experts shared their views on the role of impact in investment portfolios, the balance between return and risk, and the importance of long-term thinking. The discussion made it clear that impact investing takes many forms and that clear goals are more important than the label.

By Baart Koster

Cardano: Wat asset owners tegenkomen in de praktijk van het impactbeleggen

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:36:22 +0100

In Nederland zien we steeds meer institutionele beleggers private impact beleggen omarmen. Het is voor iedereen een reis waarbij de uitvoering zich zelden langs een rechte lijn ontwikkelt.

Returns and impact of sustainability-labeled bonds (Roundtable 'Green, Blue & Orange Bonds' – part 2)

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:02:21 +0100

^{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

How can we stimulate sustainable financing in emerging markets without undermining the credibility of green standards? In part 2 of the roundtable discussion, experts discuss the balance between strict guidelines and regional flexibility, the role of blended finance, and the emergence of blue and orange bonds.

By Manno van den Berg

Cardano: Wat nodig is om succesvol te zijn in impact investing

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:38:43 +0100

De periode waarin moest worden uitgelegd waarom impact ertoe doet, is voorbij. De daadwerkelijke vraag is hoe institutionele beleggers dit kunnen realiseren, op schaal, met integriteit en met dezelfde professionele discipline die geldt voor alle andere onderdelen van hun portefeuille.

The rise and fragmentation of sustainable bonds (Roundtable 'Green, Blue & Orange Bonds' – part 1)

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:05:01 +0100

^{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

The market for sustainable bonds is growing rapidly, but at the same time it is becoming increasingly fragmented due to new labels such as blue and orange bonds. In part 1 of this roundtable discussion, experts discuss the lessons learned from green bonds, the risk of overregulation, and the role of social bonds within ESG strategies.

By Manno van den Berg

Achmea IM: Impact investing with private debt is growing strongly

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:01:37 +0100

^{This text was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

Private debt offers interesting risk-return prospects and is also well suited to impact investing. The impact potential of private debt is significant thanks to the direct involvement and influence that private debt managers have on financing conditions as capital providers. This enables them to achieve social impact in addition to good financial returns.

By Mark Leeijen, Senior Fiduciary Adviser, Deanne Arends, Impact Portfolio Manager, and Ralph Engelchor, Impact Portfolio Manager, all at Achmea Investment Management

Coalitie van impactinvesteerders lanceert nieuwe standaard voor de zorg

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:42:14 +0100

Een brede coalitie van Nederlandse impactinvesteerders introduceert vandaag een uniforme standaard om de maatschappelijke impact van hun investeringen in de zorg meetbaar, vergelijkbaar en schaalbaar te maken.

Infinity Recycling: Impact investing catalyzes the infrastructure needed for circular solutions

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:01:38 +0200

Global material extraction exceeds 106 billion tonnes annually, while recycling rates remain only 6.9%¹.Combined with fast consumption, this creates a massive supply gap that a linear economy cannot fill. Circular infrastructure still lags behind second-life technologies, and fragmented US and EU regulations discourage investment, creating risks of asset stranding and bottlenecks. By deploying capital into circular infrastructure, investors can mitigate these risks while achieving attractive risk-adjusted returns and driving tangible solutions to real-world sustainability challenges.

By Monica Puccetti, Head of Impact & ESG / Investment Manager at Infinity Recycling, and Angeles Toledo, Experienced impact investor & advisor

Cardano: Is de groei van private markets goed nieuws voor impactbeleggen?

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:16:21 +0200

Private markten groeien hard. Inmiddels is er wereldwijd circa $22 biljoen gealloceerd in private markten tegenover $128 biljoen in publieke markten. Tegelijkertijd groeit de wens van institutionele beleggers om met hun vermogen positieve maatschappelijke impact te maken.

Pension Fund KPN invests in M&G managed impact-focused private debt strategy

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:06:19 +0200

M&G Investments (M&G) has launched a €300 million impact-focused private debt strategy on behalf of Dutch pension fund, Pensioenfonds KPN. Aegon Asset Management – a leading investment and fiduciary manager, has selected M&G as one of the managers for the private debt mandate of Pensioenfonds KPN.

Stephan Langen: Get out into the countryside if you want to make an impact

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:28:11 +0200

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Stephan Langen, Head of Portfolio Management at ASN Impact Investors

In Scotland, on the western shore of Loch Ness, I was confronted with a thought-provoking reality this summer: as an investor in natural capital, you have to get out of the office and into the real world to understand what you are investing in.

Round Table Affordable Housing & Assisted Living: Investing in affordable housing and senior housing attractive

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:04:22 +0200

_{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

When investing in affordable housing and assisted living, impact plays a role alongside risk and return. There is also a distinction between regulated and unregulated housing, with the risk-return profile of the unregulated variant sometimes even proving more favourable.

By Hans Amesz

IVRM: Maatschappelijke impact zichtbaar in euro’s en reputatiewaarde

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:13:01 +0200

Reputatiebureau IVRM en Impct Agency introduceren in Nederland het Reputatie & ESG-onderzoek. Het onderzoek vertaalt de maatschappelijke bijdrage van organisaties naar hun financiële- en reputatiewaarde.

Savills IM: A study in European Purpose-Built Student Housing

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:03:26 +0200

Why is European Purpose-Built Student Housing (PBSA) rising up investor wishlists? And what makes for an attractive PBSA opportunity?

By Hamish Smith, Head of Research & Strategy, UK, Savills Investment Management

Panel discussion: ‘How to create impact in real estate?’

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:01:32 +0200

_{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

Sustainability is no longer an optional, but an integral part of real estate investment strategies. Yet implementation remains complex. How do you realise your sustainability ambitions when you have to navigate between 13,000 indicators, sluggish permit processes and a jungle of rules and incentives? How do you stay on course in a playing field that is changing ever more rapidly?

By Baart Koster

Bouwinvest: Senior housing, impact investing with double benefits

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:01:49 +0200

_{This article was originally in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

The Netherlands is facing a demographic shift: the number of people aged 85 and over will double in the next fifteen years. This is not only a social challenge, but also an opportunity for institutional investors to make a difference and at the same time position their portfolios for the future. Impact investing in senior housing is an investment that combines social value, controlled risk and financial returns.

By Maya Savelkoul, Fund Manager Impact Investments, Bouwinvest

PGGM awards M&G Investments with 2.2 billion equity impact mandate

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:08:23 +0200

M&G Investments (M&G) today announces it has been selected to manage a £2.2 billion (€2.6 billion¹) active, sustainable public equity mandate from PGGM – a leading pension fund service provider in the Netherlands on behalf of Dutch pension fund PFZW and its circa 3 million participants. Funded in June this year, this partnership marks the growing momentum and commitment from European asset owners towards sustainable investment solutions.

Neuberger Berman: A case for diversified private equity impact strategies

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:01:51 +0200

Diversification is key to successful investing, and private equity impact portfolios are no exception. By diversifying across asset classes, strategies, geographies, as well as managers, investors can mitigate risk, improve return potential, and enhance the overall resilience of their portfolios.

By Jennifer Signori, Head of Private Markets Sustainable Investments, Neuberger Berman

HSBC AM: Natural Capital - what is it and why should you invest in it?

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:01:42 +0200

The past century has brought remarkable progress for humanity, but this success has come at a significant environmental cost – even though our economic prosperity depends entirely on nature.

By Carl Atkin-House, Head of Natural Capital Strategy, Climate Asset Management (a joint venture of HSBC Asset Management and Pollination)