Despite strong momentum, only 1% of global impact assets under management (AUM) are in Oceania, highlighting a significant gap — and opportunity — for Australian investors.
Koda Capital’s latest whitepaper, “The impact investing landscape is evolving rapidly, yet capital allocation remains heavily concentrated in certain regions,” explores how global diversification can unlock new investment opportunities, enhance risk-adjusted returns, and drive meaningful social and environmental impact.
The paper by Norman Zhang, Koda Chief Investment Officer, Terusha Ramchund, Responsible Investment Specialist, and Will Beresford, Manager of Philanthropy & Social Capital, examines key themes such as climate change, financial inclusion and access to basic needs, and highlights how international markets offer scalable solutions aligned with global capital flows.
The paper also addresses common barriers — from market access challenges to the need for specialised expertise — and provides insights on how investors can navigate them.
As demand for high-impact investments accelerates, this paper serves as a guide to help Australian investors deploy capital effectively for both financial success and lasting impact.
The full whitepaper and summary can be accessed at: https://kodacapital.com/insights/impact-investing-without-limits-international-opportunities-for-australian-investors/
Impact Investing without Limits: International Opportunities for Australian Investors
Norman Zhang together with Koda Adviser and Partner, Victoria Lindores, are due to speak with Louise Walsh, Founder and CEO of Walsh Capital, on “Investing without limits: Global impact investing opportunities for Australian investors” at the upcoming Impact Investment Summit in Sydney.
The panel discussion is set to take place at 4:30pm Day 1 of the Summit, Wednesday March 26.
Tickets to the Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific 2025 are available at https://impactinvestmentsummit.com/