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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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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 

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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

Opinion

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Funding at the Edge

Laura Reed, Tuesday, 15th October 2019 -  Laura Reed explores the value of funding opportunities to convene social enterprises and others across the ecosystem.
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His and HERS: Scoring the leaders and laggards on gender diversity

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 3rd September 2019 -  A new framework has been developed to help investors identify the most gender diverse companies, after it was revealed gender diverse firms tend to outperform their less diverse peers.
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