2024 in Perspective: Advancing Impact, Driving Change

Beyond the Highlights: 2024 in Perspective

From welcoming new Board Members to achieving regulatory milestones, 2024 was defined by purpose and progress, showcasing significant strides in our mission to move money to meaning and create tangible differences in emerging markets. Our 2024 Year-in-Review visual journey highlights pivotal moments of growth, innovation, and impact while celebrating the collective achievements of our team, partners, and clients. Together, we remain committed to leading with purpose and making a lasting impact.

Welcoming New Voices

We welcome three accomplished women to our board, each bringing valuable experience and insights. Their leadership will strengthen our commitment to driving positive change in impact finance.

Strengthening Our Core for Greater Outreach

EQ Week and our ongoing team collaborations across 50+ emerging markets aren't just internal exercises. They're about honing our ability to respond swiftly and effectively to the evolving needs of the communities we support, ensuring that our global expertise translates into tangible local benefits.

Global Insights, Local Impact

From our strategic planning session in Nairobi to the Executive Team on-ground visits in Karachi and numerous Due Diligence trips across our markets, we've reinforced our global-local approach. These hands-on experiences allow us to gain deeper insights into local contexts, enabling us to tailor our solutions more effectively and maximize our impact where it matters most.

Milestone in Regulatory Excellence

Achieving FINMA regulation marks a significant leap in our journey. This milestone not only underscores our commitment to transparency and compliance but also enhances our capacity to innovate responsibly in the impact finance sector.

Scaling Impact Across Emerging Markets

We surpassed USD 1 billion in investments, supporting 150 microfinance institutions and driving meaningful change across 50+ emerging markets. Each dollar invested reflects our commitment to creating tangible, measurable impact for communities worldwide.

Quantifying Our Contribution to Global Goals

Our 2024 Sustainability Report goes beyond numbers. It narrates how each investment contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in financial inclusion and clean energy. This report serves as a blueprint for our future initiatives.

Shaping the Future of Impact Finance

Throughout the year, our team of experts actively participated in global forums and industry events, sharing insights and contributing to the evolving landscape of impact finance with a focus on driving meaningful change.

A key example was our participation in FELABAN in Asunción, Paraguay, where our LATAM team engaged with inclusive financial institutions and explored emerging market trends. This event provided a platform to discuss advancing financial inclusion across the region, including a meeting with the President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña to explore its transformative potential for the country.

Recognition of SFDR 9 Classification

Our Sustainable Bond Fund Strategy achieved SFDR 9 classification. This designation underscores our dedication to sustainable investment objectives, combining financial returns with measurable real-world impact.

Looking Ahead

As we reflect on 2024 and the progress we've made, our journey is far from over.

Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in impact finance, one investment at a time.