Gender lens investing

CHW Launches New Social Impact Investment Fund

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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TORONTO, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) completed its first round of social impact investing in Israel, as part of the inaugural CHW Journey 4 Impact trip of a lifetime.

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  • TORONTO, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) completed its first round of social impact investing in Israel, as part of the inaugural CHW Journey 4 Impact trip of a lifetime.
  • CHW is proud to be the first organization to launch a social impact investing fund in Israel through a gender lens strategy.
  • CHW is committed to a gender-lens impact investment strategy, to focus on equality and informed investment decisions impacting numerous social issues comprising gender disparities, social mobility, and economic opportunities for women; all closely aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • “CHW’s investment strategy ensures empowerment and investment for women entrepreneurs to promote socially conscious businesses that impact Israeli society to improve lives.

Sheryl Kucer Named COO of Veris Wealth Partners

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Veris Wealth Partners , an independent, woman-led, B Corp certified impact wealth management firm, has announced that Sheryl Kucer, CFP has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Veris Wealth Partners , an independent, woman-led, B Corp certified impact wealth management firm, has announced that Sheryl Kucer, CFP has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer.
  • I am honored to join such an outstanding impact wealth management firm as COO, said Kucer.
  • Representation of women within Veris Wealth Partners leadership is far above industry standard.
  • Founded in 2007, and celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2022, Veris Wealth Partners is one of the oldest and most experienced impact wealth management firms in the United States.

Getty Images’ New Report Shows the Need for More Inclusive Representation in Sports Marketing Ahead of Title IX’s 50th Anniversary

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, in anticipation of Title IX’s 50th anniversary on June 23, 2022, Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, has released a report focused on the importance of equal gender representations in sport marketing and advertising. The report offers key insights into American perceptions on the topic and actionable steps brands and businesses can take to promote more authentic and inclusive portrayals of women and girls in sports when engaging consumers.

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  • For example, according to Getty Images VisualGPS proprietary research, media organizations are 33x times more likely to tell stories of male vs. female athletes.
  • In addition, there are 3% more men featured in sports visuals that are popular with brands and advertisers than women.
  • Along with proprietary research from Getty Images VisualGPS , the white paper incorporates data from the newly-released Womens Sports Foundation research report 50 Years of Title IX: Were Not Done Yet .
  • Our research makes clear the need to see more inclusive and authentic representation.

CDC Group, DEG and 2X Collaborative commit to advance boardroom gender parity through newly-launched Board Diversity Charter

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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LONDON, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TheBoardroom Africa, Alitheia Capital and the 2X Collaborative are coming together today to announce the formation of the Board Diversity Charter, an initiative that will combine the power of leading global companies and investors to build and maintain diversity and equity in the boardroom.

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  • Signatories of the Board Diversity Charter commit to maintaining boards of at least 30% women while striving to reach gender parity.
  • The 2X Collaborative is proud to support the launch of the Board Diversity Charter because boards are at their best when they have a diversity of perspectives represented."
  • The Board Diversity Charter recently debuted an interactive toolkit for boardroom leaders that provides a comprehensive overview of the business case for diversity and inclusion and includes a roadmap for improving boardroom diversity.
  • Charter Signatories and Pledge Partners utilise the Board Diversity Toolkit which offers guidance on best practices for diverse boards.

Parallelle Finance Releases Comprehensive Gender Lens Investing 2021 Report: Top Funds and Flows

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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Parallelle Finance , a research, analysis and advocacy firm focusing on gender lens investing, announces the release of its new report, Gender Lens Investing 2021: Supporting a Women-Focused Recovery .

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  • Parallelle Finance , a research, analysis and advocacy firm focusing on gender lens investing, announces the release of its new report, Gender Lens Investing 2021: Supporting a Women-Focused Recovery .
  • The report is the most comprehensive material publicly available discussing the state of publicly-traded gender lens investment funds.
  • Parallelle Finance is a research, analysis, and advocacy shop focused on gender lens investing.
  • Parallelles research in the space includes its Top 10 Holdings of Gender Lens Funds report, and its Parallelle FemLed Corporate Directory , placing Parallelle among the foremost authorities on gender lens investing.

PIMCO expands gender equality partnerships with Nomi Network, Women for Women International and Girls Who Invest

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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The enhanced partnerships reflect PIMCOs continued commitment to gender equality within the investment management industry and throughout communities worldwide.

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  • The enhanced partnerships reflect PIMCOs continued commitment to gender equality within the investment management industry and throughout communities worldwide.
  • The enhanced partnerships with Nomi Network and Women for Women International will support the economic empowerment of vulnerable women and girls.
  • PIMCOs partnership with Girls Who Invest will continue to help further build a talent pipeline of women investors in the asset management industry.
  • The partnerships are part of PIMCOs broader gender equality initiatives, driven in part by PIMCOs Women & Investing platform which consists of three main focus areas Women in Investing, Women as Investors and Investing in Women.

IDB Invest and OPIC launch first gender lens investment fund for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
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In Latin America and the Caribbean, the region with best gender parity in early-stage entrepreneurship, the business opportunity could reach more than $98 billion," explains Gema Sacristan, chief investment officer at IDB Invest.

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  • In Latin America and the Caribbean, the region with best gender parity in early-stage entrepreneurship, the business opportunity could reach more than $98 billion," explains Gema Sacristan, chief investment officer at IDB Invest.
  • The creation of the fund underscores IDB Invest's and OPIC's commitment to expanding financing options for women in Latin America and the Caribbean, and builds on both institutions' leadership in gender lens investing.
  • IDB Invest , the private sector institution of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to supporting businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is a self-sustaining U.S. Government agency that helps American businesses invest in emerging markets.