Schools, clinics or solar parks: wealthy people want to achieve something positive with impact investments. But the risks are particularly great when it comes to social projects. What investors should be aware of.
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Katharina Wetzel
Impact has become a buzzword. It is also appearing more and more frequently in the financial world. Investments today should not only generate returns, but also an impact, i.e. a positive effect on the environment or society. Such sustainable investments are increasingly in demand, especially in private banking, the business with wealthy customers. But what exactly is meant by this?