Innovation in Investment

Wales Pension Partnership

The judges were highly impressed by this Wales Pension Partnership, noting its detailed, locally focused approach to impact investing in underserved areas of Wales. The panel commended the innovative use of debt rather than equity structures to stimulate economic growth, support SMEs, and create long-term employment opportunities. The submission demonstrated genuine local benefit, clear sustainability metrics, and early positive results. The judges praised its creativity in connecting institutional investment with the real economy, describing it as a scalable model that could inspire similar initiatives elsewhere. A standout example of innovation with tangible social and economic outcomes.