Reflecting on findings from the GIIN’s 2019 Annual Impact Investor Survey, GIIN CEO Amit Bouri and UBS Managing Director Andrew Lee share their optimism about the market’s performance and potential. When asked about tradeoffs, Lee replies, “I don’t think there’s a requisite tradeoff between intentional impact and performance…I think there are certain areas which will require catalytic capital or below-market-rate capital, but I think the opportunity set is significant and large…” Watch the video for more detailed insights on how impact investors such as UBS approach financial performance.
Watch more videos with GIIN Investors' Council Members to hear their perspectives on:
- The role of impact investing in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Motivations for making impact investments
- How they incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in their impact practice