Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #10: Be an impact-first investor, not an ESG investor, with Arsalan Mahtafar from J.P. Morgan Development Finance Institution

A conversation with Arsalan Mahtafar, Head of J.P. Morgan Development Finance Institution. In this episode, Arsalan explains why J.P. Morgan started a Development Finance Institution, their unique approach to investing, and how they think about, measure and manage impact. We also delve into why it is important to differentiate intentional impact-first investing from ESG investing strategies. Additionally, we discuss as why it is important to create impact measurement and management standards and what he is doing with the impact disclosures taskforce to advance that objective. Finally, Arsalan shares his perspectives on how the impact investing landscape will continue to evolve over the coming years.