Federal Reserve Bank Hosts Event on Impact-First Investing

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host an event on September 14, 2026, to discuss impact-first investing, a strategy that prioritizes social impact alongside modest financial returns.

Impact-first investments seek to maximize social benefits while preserving capital. The event will feature a panel discussion with experts in the field and a demonstration of a new tool for measuring the potential impact and financial implications of incorporating impact-first investments into charitable giving strategies.

The speakers include Otho Kerr, Director of Community Impact Investing at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Kirstin Hill, President & COO of Social Finance; Amon Anderson, Co-Managing Partner of Acumen America; Pia Desai, Executive Director of Samvid Ventures; Lucas Ramirez, Chief Financial Officer of Grameen America; and Stephen Vicinelli, Managing Director of Impact Investments at Social Finance.