Simon Ramery: Is impact investing going mainstream?

With demand for impact investing estimated to reach as much as $1trn (£769bn) by 2020, today's high-net worth individuals (HNWIs) and family offices are increasingly recognising that making a positive difference with their capital is often also the way to generate good returns. ‘Impact investing' refers to an investing style that looks to generate attractive returns for the investor while having a positive social or environmental impact. It is part of the vogue for greater accountability and transparency within financial services and was originally pioneered by a small group of well-know...