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Global millionaires call on governments to tax them more

Nikki Stefanoff, Tuesday, 1st February 2022 -  “To put it simply, restoring trust requires taxing the rich. The world – every country in it – must demand the rich pay their fair share. Tax us, the rich, and tax us now.”
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Sustainable finance is here to stay

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 28th July 2021 -  “[ASFI] is...an important part of holding everyone to account to deliver against the road map recommendations”
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The investing style unlocking the solution to long-term NFP capital

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 29th April 2021 -  Experts say that endowment style investing leads to greater diversification, lower levels of volatility and higher chances of achieving objectives over the long term. But what is it? And is it something that all charities can bring on board? We take
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New social impact bond focuses on disengaged students

Luke Michael, Monday, 26th October 2020 -  The Victorian government is launching the state’s third social impact bond
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Coronavirus leaves more people vulnerable to loan sharks and high-risk sources of credit

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 9th September 2020 -  In response, Good Shepherd Microfinance has launched a new no interest loans scheme to help people during the coronavirus crisis 

Opinion

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Why 2020 is our best chance to make finance a force for good

Brendan Dixon, Tuesday, 1st September 2020 -  Brendan Dixon considers the changing face of finance and why now is the time to create a finance industry that does more good than harm.
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How a microfinance group could be the key to helping Australia build back better

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 29th July 2020 -  Global microfinance group Grameen has set up shop in Australia at a time when vulnerable people are facing more uncertainty than ever before. Pro Bono News sat down with the organisation’s new CEO to find out what the future holds.  
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Rapid response vehicle finds post-COVID jobs for young Australians

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 6th May 2020 -  Foundations or individuals can either grant or lend money
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Bold new way to invest for social change

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 4th December 2019 -  Xceptional raises $600,000 using Australian-first impact-linked loan scheme 
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A window to blended finance in the Indo-Pacific

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 21st November 2019 -  $3.5 million DFAT investment hopes to spark investor capital and meet development challenges
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