Fran Seegull

With WISER Act, Illinois looks to lead on workforce transparency Fran Seegul argues for the financial materiality of The WISER Act, a proposed workforce disclosure law in Illinois.

Investors need clear data on how companies invest in their people. Illinois’ #WISERAct is a first step toward better workforce disclosure. I wrote about why it matters in @impactalpha.com. @usimpinvalliance.bsky.social

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Parts of the American economy can sound like a shell game these days. Cass does a great job naming this problem and proposing some steps to address it.

Opinion | How the Capitalists Broke Capitalism

Excellent piece by Oren Cass. “The next step is for universities, large nonprofit foundations, and union and public-sector pensions, to put their assets where their values are, redirecting their savings and endowments toward real investment consistent with their own professed priorities.“ #impinv

2025 Annual Highlights — U.S. Impact Investing Alliance Annual Highlights

2025 demanded focus, agility, and commitment to protecting and advancing the field and practice of impact investing. Read our reflections on the year in the @usimpinvalliance.bsky.social 2025 Annual Highlights: impinvalliance.org/2025-annual-... #impinv

With 'people x planet', Nippon Life Insurance steps up to system-level investing With more than 15 million policyholders and $675 billion in assets, Nippon Life Insurance Company sits at the center of Japan’s economic life. ...

Nippon Life Insurance Company is laying out a new framework it calls “P-squared investing,” short for people times planet.

It is embracing “system-level investing” across its portfolio, as outlined this month in a case study produced with @tiiproject.bsky.social.

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After Affirmative Action Win, Conservatives Sue to Push Change Everywhere

Post the Supreme Court’s strike down of affirmative action in higher education, lawsuits have proliferated against the private sector including corporations, law firms, health care companies, arts organizations and nonprofits. According to this NYT piece, they’re mostly succeeding. #DEI

A picture of a singular silo at an energy plant releasing an emission of some type of smoke, back by a reddish-orange sunset with a forefront white text overlay that reads: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has halted limitations on Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter–the two most widespread pollutants–practically ending all economic valuations of human life.” Besides the image and the text, in the top right corner lies the YPCCC logo, which is circular, with a hollow center, and a band of 5 colors.

Last week, the E.P.A. ended its use of monetary estimates for lives saved while setting limits on fine particulate matter and ozone, two of the most widespread and lethal air pollutants. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/c...

For His Next Act, Ex-Ford Foundation Leader Heads to Hollywood

Congratulations to @darrencwalker.bsky.social on his appointment to serve as President and CEO of Anonymous Content! www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/a...

The @financialtimes.com reported on efforts that weaken shareholder oversight in favor of the consolidation of boardroom control. In her letter to the editor, @franseegull.bsky.social warns that corporate “management primacy” threatens healthy markets. Read here: giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

Grateful to @financialtimes.com for highlighting a major shift in corporate governance, citing weakening shareholder oversight and growing corporate power. In my letter to the editor, I warn that corporate “management primacy” threatens transparency, accountability and healthy markets. #impinv

How Wall Street Turned Its Back on Climate Change

Anatomy of a backlash. We went from “transforming finance” to now actively ignoring financially material impact factors. Doing so will lead to long-term underperformance and underfunded pension fund liabilities. #impinv

The rise of management primacy all but ensures structural inequality and facilitates value extraction at an accelerated pace. The priorities of stakeholders are systematically ignored, suppressed and sidelined. Instead, corporate managers and boards expect and receive extreme deference and control.

Eight US policy battles that will shape impact investing in 2026 Uncover the key developments in impact investing policy that will shape economic and climate action in 2026.

The impact investing landscape is rapidly evolving, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. The @usimpinvalliance.bsky.social team has outlined 8 key policy areas that could shape the future of impact and sustainable investing. #impinv

Read the full article at @impactalpha.com

“Management primacy” where corporates consolidate power at the expense of shareholders, stakeholders & long-term value creation is on the rise. This shift threatens system guardrails incl. shareholder rights to the detriment of the long-term market stability, transparency & accountability.

Join the conversation with the Impact & Sustainable Investing Starter Pack. We’ll be adding more community members over time. go.bsky.app/P57DXzQ

San Francisco Sues Ultraprocessed Food Companies

Who pays the cost of downstream externalities? The San Francisco city attorney accuses large processed food manufacturers of causing diseases that have burdened governments with public health costs.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...

It was a pleasure to reflect on the state of impact investing in the U.S. and charting the path ahead on the Women Changing Finance podcast. Have a listen!

Fantastic Q&A with Liesel Pritzker Simmons on the state of impact investing, the unique role family offices can play at this time, deploying capital for the long term and the crucial role of public policy. @bluehaveninit.bsky.social @impactalpha.com #impinv impactalpha.com/blue-havens-...

Ford Foundation’s New Leader Is From Yale Law School

Heather Gerken, dean of the Yale Law School, to become president of the Ford Foundation later this year. The right leader at the right time! @fordfoundation.org @heathergerken.bsky.social
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Please join us on June 24! @impactalpha.com @oppfinance.bsky.social @innovateeconomy.bsky.social @usimpinvalliance.bsky.social #impinv #econdev

TIME100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2025 TIME’s inaugural list featuring new leaders in philanthropy that are eager to see impact and see it now

Congratulations @palfrey.org and @darrencwalker.bsky.social‬ for your well-deserved recognition on this year’s #Time100PhilanthropyList. You are true visionaries in your leadership across both philanthropy and impact investing!

Read the full list: time.com/collections/...

Bipartisan lawmakers are rallying for CDFIs, investors need to do the same Understand the threats to community investing policies under Trump and how they affect essential financial support for communities.

ICYMI: The Administration’s budget proposes cutting funding for the CDFI Fund. Given the CDFI Fund’s track record of bipartisan support, we're hopeful Congress will continue to champion the critical program.

More from @franseegull.bsky.social in @impactalpha.com: impactalpha.com/bipartisan-l...

Unite in Advance: Philanthropy Coalition Launches Solidarity Campaign - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly We’re announcing a public sign-on statement to support philanthropy’s freedom to give. We are united to protect our freedom to express ourselves, to give, and to invest in our communities. Join us by ...

Inspired to see leaders across philanthropy stand up for the freedoms to speak, give and invest, which are cornerstones of how we build strong, thriving communities. nonprofitquarterly.org/unite-in-adv... @jpalfrey.bsky.social @macfound.bsky.social

Bipartisan lawmakers are rallying for CDFIs, investors need to do the same Understand the threats to community investing policies under Trump and how they affect essential financial support for communities.

CDFIs are engines of economic growth, fueling small businesses & local communities. A recent EO threatens the CDFI Fund, but bipartisan lawmakers are standing up for it. Investors must do the same!

Read my @impactalpha.com post on why this matters: impactalpha.com/bipartisan-l... #impinv #econdev

Join the conversation with this impact and sustainable investing starter pack. These leaders and leading organizations share their insights on #impinv #impactinvesting #econdev #climatefinance and more. go.bsky.app/P57DXzQ

Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.

Pension funds fiduciaries consider the financial relevance of climate so they can prudently manage risk and assure long-term value for pensioners.

Honored to be included in the latest @sorensonimpact.bsky.social report on 5 key trends shaping the impact investing field. #impinv #econdev @usimpinvalliance.bsky.social

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Trump order threatens to ‘cut legs out from’ CDFI Fund, say campaigners Campaigners shocked as one of the US president’s latest executive orders could slash work of community development financial institutions, which offer capital to underserved entrepreneurs and business...

CDFIs drive inclusive economic growth, but a new executive order could undermine the agency that supports their work. This @pioneerspost.bsky.social article breaks down the risks, bipartisan pushback & why protecting these institutions matters. @usimpinvalliance.bsky.social @oppfinance.bsky.social

CDFIs fuel small businesses, homeownership & local economies. A recent Executive Order threatens the Treasury’s CDFI Fund, putting these investments at risk. We urge policymakers to protect this vital agency. Read our statement below. #econdev #CDFI @usimpinvalliance.bsky.social