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Growing Green Bond Markets: The Development of Taxonomies to Identify Green Assets Members only

Green bond guidelines are being implemented across the globe to support issuers and investors in selecting and reporting on suitable projects. However, a gap of adoption of green definitions remains, suggesting the need to develop consistent...

CDFA - Responsbile Finance Webinar: Creative Access to Capital Solutions across the U.S. and U.K.Members only

Access to Capital | International

Can Tax Increment Financing Support Transportation Infrastructure Investment?Members only

Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

This report by Murtaza Haider and Liam Donaldson reviews alternative sources of revenue to support new infrastructure and other development projects for which municipal funds are not readily available. This report reviews two such instruments: Tax...

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: U.S. vs. U.K. Access to Capital Strategies Members only

Access to Capital | International | Webcasts

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, learn from U.S. and U.K. experts how each country addresses their respective access to capital challenges, and the ways in which our two countries' can learn from...

Measuring The Success of Public-Private Partnership Projects - A Conceptual Framework Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Organizational Management | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | Recommended Practices

Zayyanu Muhammad uses the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach to develop a conceptual framework for assessing the success of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. The authors contend that the proposed framework should assist PPP...

Tackling Financial Exclusion through Local Finance Partnerships Members only

Access to Capital | Community Development | International

UK-based Responsible Finance has issued a report that examines in depth three high-impact local finance partnerships, and considers how their model can be adopted and scaled to comprehensively tackle the challenges of financial exclusion.

Green Bonds for Cities: A Strategic Guide for City-level Policymakers in Developing Countries Members only

Bond Finance | Green Finance | International | Urban Development | Water Finance

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative offers a strategic guide for cities in developing countries to access green bond market flows, a potential source of finance for cities in developing countries looking to secure investment in low-carbon,...

Lincoln Stone, Foreign Direct Investment and the EB-5 Program Members only

Lincoln Stone discussed the latest on EB-5 in California and how it is used in various regions of the state.

The UK’s Community & Economic Development Finance Approach Members only

Access to Capital | Community Development | Economic Development | Energy Finance

Jennifer Tankard of Responsible Finance, discusses the UK's community economic development finance approach.

Moody's Assigns its First Green Bond Assessment to Dutch Mortgage Deal Members only

Bond Finance | Energy Finance | Green Finance

Moody's Investors Service has released a report from their first assigned Green Bond Assessment (GBA) of GB1 to GREEN STORM 2016 B.V., a Dutch green residential mortgage-backed securitisation (RMBS).

Catalytic First Loss Capital Members only

Foundations | Social Finance

GIIN explains how catalytic first loss capital can encourage the flow of capital to high risk opportunities by improving their risk-return profiles.

Breaking the Binary: Policy Guide to Scaling Social Innovation Members only

Federal | International | Social Finance

"Breaking the Binary" outlines a set of 12 case studies in 10 different countries in which policies have been enacted to support the development of social enterprise and related impact investments (also referred to as social investment).

Impact Investment: The Invisible Heart of Markets Members only

Foundations | International | Social Finance

The Social Impact Investment Taskforce have document here several simple, inexpensive and practical steps that should quickly open up $1 trillion of new investment to tackle social problems innovatively and effectively

Impact Investing 2.0: The Way Forward Members only

Foundations | Social Finance

This report highlights in great detail 12 impact investment funds that have shown exceptional performance. Through an analysis of these funds, the authors discuss what they believe to be essential components of successful impact investments.

Private Capital, Public Good: How Smart Federal Financing Can Galvanize Impact Investing Members only

Foundations | Social Finance

This report highlights strategies for how the government can partner with impact investors to unleash new capital, talent, and energy for social, economic and environmental good.

Guidebook for Impact Investors: Impact Measurement Members only

Foundations | Social Finance

The guidebook provides readers with a basic overview of social metrics for impact investing, an outline of the issues and challenges associated with impact investing, and a summary of existing social impact measurement tools.

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Muni Bond Market: Continued Strength or Volatility? An Outlook on 2016 Members only

Bond Finance | International

In these CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast slides, hear from muni bond experts as they reflect on 2015 and forecast the rest of 2016.

Strategies & Benefits of Liability Transference & Public/Private Brownfields Redevelopment Members only

Brownfield Financing | Redevelopment

One of the most important steps in successful brownfield redevelopment is knowing the remediation and financing strategies, both of which are explained by Steve Collins of Commercial Development Company, Inc., in this presentation.

Export Financing Programs from SBA Members only

Access to Capital | International | U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Jim Newton, International Trade Finance Specialist for the SBA, outlines a variety of export financing assistance programs offered by the SBA.

British Business Bank Annual Report 2015 Members only

Access to Capital | International

The newly established British Business Bank is a public limited Company wholly owned by the Government with three principal subsidiaries. This annual report covers details of the bank's first year of operation.

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Muni Market Up, Stock Market Down: A Capital Markets Briefing Members only

Bond Finance

An update on the capital markets is presented by Bob Gamble of Public Financial Management for the CDFA//BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series.

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Muni Market Up, Stock Market Down: A Capital Markets Briefing Members only

Bond Finance | Webcasts

During this CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast, a briefing of the capital markets is presented by Bob Gamble of Public Financial Management, as we move into the fourth quarter of 2015.

2015 Midyear Outlook

Bond Finance | Economic Development | Federal | International

LPL Financial Research gives a report on the municipal market of 2015, illustrating the many influencing factors.

CDFA Welcomes IED

CDFA Original Research

Toby Rittner, President and CEO of Council for Development Finance Agencies (CDFA), congratulates UK-based Institute of Economic Development (IED) on their successful year. Additionally, he gives an overview of CDFA and welcomes the partnership...

Vermont EB-5 Regional Center - A World of Opportunity Members only

EB-5 Visa | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Brent Raymond of the Vermont EB-5 Regional Center explains their program, the troubled business provision, foreign direct investments, and the effect EB-5 has on the state.

EB-5 Basics Members only

EB-5 Visa

Steven Yale-Loehr of Miller Mayer LLP and Robert Divine with Baker Donelson break down EB-5 describing the basic definitions, acronyms, and requirements.

Finding Investors Members only

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | International

Lili Wang of New City Advisors details the challenges of finding investors for EB-5 capital and dispenses advice for a better approach at finding quality and professional international funds.

EB-5 as Component of the Capital Stack Members only

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa

This presentation by Jon Mullen, Vice President at EB5 Capital, describes how EB5 can fit into the capital stack, the institutional investor approach, the expected structures, and more.

EB-5 Securities Laws -Due Diligence, Long-Term Issues, & the Capital Stack Members only

EB-5 Visa

Michael Homeier with Homeier & Law provides insight to EB-5 securities laws including the background, due diligence, the Securities Act of 1933, Regulations S & D, State "Blue Sky" Laws and more.

EB-5 as a Component in the Capital Stack Members only

Access to Capital | Development Finance Toolbox | EB-5 Visa

Stephen Strnisha of the Cleveland International Fund illustrates how the agency combines EB-5 financing with several other financing tools in order to successfully fund developments.

Public Private Partnership: Collaborating With an Existing Regional Center Members only

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing

Bryan Edwards of the Development Finance Authority of Summit County shares the public-private partnership approach to financing projects with EB-5.

Partnering with EB-5 Regional Centers Members only

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Federal | International | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Peter Englander with Portland Development Commission shares EB-5 case studies and explores the benefits and opportunities EB-5 presents to public partners.

Global Investors, Kentucky Jobs Members only

Access to Capital | Community Development | EB-5 Visa | Economic Development

The regional center Bluegrass International Fund (BIF), located in Kentucky, faces unique challenges. These are outlined, along with a number of other BIF strategies and projects, by President & CEO Lynn Allen.

EB-5 Case Studies Members only

EB-5 Visa | Economic Development | Federal

Peter Joseph of IIUSA presents several case studies on EB-5 financing, including both positive and problematic projects, and the lessons learned throughout.

What's in an EB-5 Project's Capital Stack?Members only

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Greg White with Seyfarth Shaw illustrates how EB-5 investments can fit into the overall capital stack, covering corporate finance considerations.

Understanding EB-5 Forms and Process Members only

EB-5 Visa

The numerous documents, applications, and processes of EB-5 are explained by Robert Divine of Baker Donelson and Stephen Yale-Loehr of Miller Mayer LLP.

Social Impact Investment: Building the Evidence Base Members only

Community Development | Foundations | Social Finance

This OECD report provides a framework for assessing the social impact investment market and focuses on the need to build the evidence base. The report highlights the importance of further international collaborations in developing global standards...

Financing Mechanisms for Addressing Remediation of Site Contamination

This report, produced by CDFA for the World Bank, is intended to provide information to communities and countries interested in identifying potential financing tools for the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated industrial sites. Specific...

Innovative Financing for Development Members only

Energy Finance | Green Finance | Innovation Finance

This Global Development Incubator report describes the financing can promote development outcomes. It aims to create a common language and vision for leaders in the public and private sector to use as they explore innovative financing opportunities.

Financing Techniques for Brownfield Remediation

Professor Nico Groenendijk from the University of Twente (Netherlands) provides an in-depth analysis of brownfield financing and the various costs/benefits. Of the financing techniques provided, the guide includes four models of public-private...

Understanding Public-Private Partnerships Members only

Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing

The basic pieces of Public-Private Partnerships are put together by Jeff White of Columbia Capital Management, LLC, who gives the basic vocabulary, foundations, outcomes and challenges associated with P3 financing.

What's Next? EB5 Trends and Developments

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Peter Joseph, Executive Director of IIUSA, shares some marketing trends, statistics and capital formation related to the EB-5 visa.

Investing in Job Creation Members only

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Economic Development

The role and experience of an EB-5 regional center is explained by Bill Gresser of the EB-5 New York State Regional Center, touching on the steps necessary to facilitate job creation.

Public Private Partnership: Collaborating With an Existing Regional Center Members only

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing

Bryan Edwards of the Development Finance Authority of Summit County shares the public-private partnership approach to financing projects with EB-5.

Pre and Post Closing Members only

Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)

Mike O'Donnell of the Colorado Lending Source illustrates the important step of closing and funding a revolving loan fund .

Corporate Finance Considerations in EB-5 Transactions Members only

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Greg White with Seyfarth Shaw illustrates how EB-5 investments can fit into the overall capital stack, covering corporate finance considerations.

Case Studies: When Things Go Right...and When They Go Wrong Members only

EB-5 Visa

David Andersson, President of the Association to Invest in USA, provides case study examples of EB-5 transactions that failed to achieve successful completion.

Combining EB-5 with Public Funding and Advantages of Public Private Partnerships Members only

Access to Capital | Development Finance Toolbox | EB-5 Visa | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing

Angelique Brunner, President of EB-5 Capital, describes how EB-5 fits into the capital stack alongside other tools from the development finance toolbox.

EB-5 as a Component in the Capital Stack Members only

Access to Capital | Development Finance Toolbox | EB-5 Visa

Stephen Strnisha of the Cleveland International Fund illustrates how the agency combines EB-5 financing with several other financing tools in order to successfully fund developments.

Finding Investors Members only

EB-5 Visa

Stephen Strnisha of the Cleveland International Fund explains the process of finding investors, working with immigration agents, and building visibility overseas.

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