Early Bird Registration Now Open!

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 14:40

Early Bird registration for the 2018 International Women’s Day Forum is now open! Save 20% now through February 2 only. Click here to learn more.

LBG Canada Data Stories: Want to Learn More About LBG Canada?

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 15:05

Community investment professionals benefit from being a part of the LBG Canada Network.

PayPal Community Donates $1 Billion During Holiday Season

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 16:00

At PayPal, we pride ourselves on always looking forward and never standing still. By challenging ourselves to do better and work harder we can better serve our customers and move further towards fulfilling our mission of democratizing financial services. With that said, however, I spent some time over the holidays reflecting on the past year – as I imagine many of you did as well – and wanted to offer a few thoughts and celebrate a meaningful milestone.

VIDEO: TD Bank Group Strengthens Green Bond Market to Support Low-Carbon Economy

Mon, 01/15/2018 - 08:00

Green bonds are an example of innovation in financial services, allowing companies and investors to direct their capital to projects that are helping the transition to the low-carbon economy. Karen Clarke-Whistler, TD Bank Group's Chief Environment Officer and Amy West, Head of Socially Responsible Finance at TD Securities, talk about why green bonds are worth a second look for companies and investors alike.

VIDEO: TD Helps Advance Prosperous Low-Carbon Economy With New Set of Environmental Initiatives

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 08:00

TD recently announced a set of initiatives to advance the low-carbon economy of the future. As we look to target CDN$100 billion by 2030, through low-carbon lending, financing, asset management and other programs, TD is demonstrating the crucial role that financial institutions can and should play in supporting economic prosperity and transformational technology.

Acumen America Makes Its First Financial Inclusion Investment Under New Partnership With Metlife Foundation

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 09:20

Acumen, the nonprofit global venture fund, today announced its first financial inclusion investment under its Acumen America portfolio. Launched in 2016, Acumen America invests in social enterprises addressing the problems of poverty in the United States with a focus on the sectors of health care, workforce development and financial inclusion.

Financing the SDGs

Tue, 01/09/2018 - 08:00

Party Like It’s 2017

Tue, 01/09/2018 - 09:30

I’ve had the privilege of sharing Andrew Winston’s company twice, and he’s simply brilliant. I hope you read and enjoy his writing.

WEC and DFGE Expand Their Partnership to Foster Transparent CSR Information

Mon, 01/08/2018 - 10:00

World Environment Center (WEC) and DFGE Institute for Energy, Ecology and Economy will expand their cooperation to help organizations to better integrate Sustainability Intelligence into companies’ daily business from a corporate as well as from a global perspective. First outcome of the partnership will be another webinar in March 2018 addressing "Climate-related Disclosures and Investment Decisions".

Investing Close to Home

Tue, 01/16/2018 - 09:45

Since Homewise founding in 1986, we’ve helped over 14,000 households become more financially educated, 3,600 become homeowners, 2,100 make energy-efficient home improvements and emergency repairs, 600 refinance to more affordable mortgages, and we have built over 600 high-quality affordable homes. These results are made possible through the support of our investors and donors, who serve as our partners in helping families build financial resilience and stability through successful homeownership.