'The demand for social investment is real, but leadership is needed from asset managers'

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UK investors have a real opportunity to bolster the revolution in social investment.

As large investors and investment managers it is clear we have the ability - and the responsibility - to impact economic, commercial and social outcomes in a positive way.   Social investment supports organisations that create social benefits and underpin sustainable economic development and job creation, while also generating strong financial returns or what we call ‘social alpha'.  Financial returns Investors do not have to give up financial returns to achieve social aims. There are enough examples out there where you can achieve both, by investing in businesses and organisations ...

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