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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Bold systemic change - the kind needed to address climate or racial equity - won't happen inside a 5 or 10 year lockup. @tiiproject.bsky.social and others are providing a roadmaps for investing in systems. Impact investors need to commit and follow through.

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The lesson for our field? If we want to secure the transformation, LPs need to stand by their managers. Leaders like @calwellness.bsky.social are doing that work, deploying creative strategies to bolster managers who are hitting the wall even as they deliver impact and financial returns.

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

For impact investors, 2020 had all the markers of a transformational moment for finance. Six years later, the emerging managers who led that transformation face one of the harshest fundraising environments in years as they go back to market. h/t @impactalpha.com impactalpha.com/some-lps-ste...

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(Some) LPs step up to help emerging managers cross the chasm to their next fund

Raising a first fund is hard. For many emerging managers, raising a second, or even third, fund is proving even more difficult. With ...

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Shareholder advocacy is facing a defining moment. An important message for investors to remain vigilant about corporate accountability and emerging risks. @asyousow.bsky.social @impactalpha.com impactalpha.com/dear-shareho...

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Dear Shareholders: Your votes and your voice are needed more than ever

Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Sow, previews the proxy voting environment for 2026.

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Corporate accountability is important, but we also need philanthropy and investment that fosters innovative solutions to pollution and climate change, says Lukas Walton of Builders Vision. @impactalpha.com #impinv

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U.S. Impact Investing Alliance @usimpinvalliance.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

We are proud to support the bipartisan introduction of the American Ownership and Resilience Act, an exciting proposal to support American economic competitiveness by creating more opportunities for firms to transition to employee ownership. Read more: www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-r...

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Van Hollen, Moran, Moore, Trahan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Employee Ownership of Businesses | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and U.S. Representatives Blake Moore (R-Utah) and Lori Trahan (D-Mass.)...

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U.S. Impact Investing Alliance @usimpinvalliance.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

We are proud to share our new public policy docket outlining where impact investors and policymakers can help to drive shared prosperity. Now is the time to double down, not disengage. Explore our recommendations: impinvalliance.org/privatecapit... #impinv

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Tried my hand at building a basic feed for impact investing. I am absolutely not an expert so please @ me if you have tips for how to improve it! It only shows the last 24 hours right now, but I *think* that will grow going forward. #impinv

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

It's also telling that 8 in 10 want better comparability from climate and other reporting. That taken with concern about green washing makes clear investor case for better more comprehensive disclosure regulations.

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

With tax policy among the top priorities in Congress Opportunity Zones will be on the agenda. Impact investors need to be ready to engage with what could be major changes to a program that has already incentivized at least $40 billion in private investment. news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-re...

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Opportunity Zone Backers See Trump Win Boosting Extension Odds

Investors and tax practitioners see President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House and a Republican-led Congress as an opening to boost the opportunity zone tax incentive that aims to reward...

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Fran Seegull @franseegull.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

For those interested in impact investing, sustainable investing, climate finance, social finance, community development finance, welcome to the conversation! Check out the group of leaders and organizations in this #impinv starter pack. go.bsky.app/P57DXzQ

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

This op-ed is a great summary of what has been achieved in 30 years through a powerful combination of smart public policy, innovative finance, and authentic community engagement. CDFIs are essential to America's impact investing ecosystem and I'm excited to see the next generation of this industry.

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

"Over the past 30 years, through the ups and downs of economic cycles including the Financial Crisis, the Pandemic, and myriad natural disasters, CDFIs have proven more than resilient, they have proven essential, moving capital to the places and people who need it most." @impactalpha.bsky.social

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Agency of Impact: The CDFI Fund turns 30

The US Treasury Department celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the CDFI Fund, which has successfully modeled how government can catalyze investment in historically disinvested communities.

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Investors and regulators around the world are pushing for clear and consistent disclosure of material factors from climate to human capital management. America's capital markets can't afford to fall behind on impact transparency, and businesses need regulatory certainty.

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Gary Gensler will leave the SEC with a record of important action on impact transparency, but much left to be done. www.politico.com/live-updates...

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler to step down Jan. 20

His departure will cap one of the most memorable periods in the SEC's history.

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John Cochrane @jmlcochrane.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Thanks for helping us start to find each other!

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