Hello, before we get into the good stuff, as the new Editor of OnImpact, I thought it best I introduce myself…
I’m Meagan Evans and I’ve spent almost two decades working across financial markets both at home here in Australia and in the U.S. as an analyst and a communications specialist, covering equities, managed funds, fixed income, commercial property, and a touch of ESG.
Truth be told, impact investing only recently reached my radar. But now, after doing some digging into the power of collective intent on shifting capital for the good of people and planet, I’m applying my efforts and past experience to the impact investing space.
Simply, it’s hard to ignore the reality that impact investments can generate the same financial returns as regular investment … all while prioritising positive societal or environmental impact!
I welcome you to follow along as I embark on this journey, immersing myself in all things Impact.
And, please, feel free to email me at Meagan@OnImpact.com.au with any stories, deals, products, people or businesses that might be of interest to the community.
On that note, I can’t pass up the chance to mention that tickets are now available for next year’s Impact Investment Summit, to be held 20-21 March 2024 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney.
A limited number of tickets (at a $800 discount!) are now available for the star-studded event (check out the list of acclaimed speakers from the March 2023 Summit).
Impact Investment Summit booking is now open
Expect an upping of tempo at the 2024 Summit with curated content, connections, conversations, collaborations with one purposeful intent:
Harnessing the power of the collective – partners, supporting organisations, institutional and private investors, social enterprises, family foundations, government, media. All in pursuit of our shared quest: together shift more capital as a force for good of people and planet.
Megan, congratulations on the new role. I am delighted to see the efforts of OnImpact and your efforts to spread the word on positive social and environmental Impact initiatives. As the CEO of Reach Alternative Investments I am well aligned with the need for both better education of Impact Investing, and also enabling greater access to Impact Investments, that bring a positive change to the world, without compromising targeted financial returns. Our Reach IV Global Impact fund is a multi-manager Impact fund, which gives exposure to Blackrock/Temasek’s Decarbonization Partners Impact strategy, as well as TPG’s Rise Impact strategy. We bring the access point down from US$10mln+ to below A$20,000. I would welcome the opportunity of assisting with educational content on Impact Investing and also assisting with the storytelling of some of the portfolio companies and how they are making a real positive change. Sam Phillips, CEO Reach Alternative Investments.
Thanks Sam. That would be amazing, I’d love to hear more. I’ll be in touch! – Meagan