Financial product types

Our goals are twofold. First, to make sure the right range of tools – of appropriate financial products – are available. Second, it is to grow the amount of capital which flows through these products. We’ve had significant success, with the market increasing by six-fold since 2012. The opportunities for and barriers to growth vary according to specific market circumstances so our approach to developing these products also varies. In some areas such as property and renewables we are increasingly able to demonstrate both positive impact and financial returns. But in other areas, such as smaller loan funds, we have learnt blended capital with grants is needed to best deliver impact.