Editor’s Thoughts.

So today is a weird day, right? It’s a work day, but it’s “like so six-seven”. Because (1) it’s the middle of December and (2) tomorrow is a public holiday. Making this in reality, a long weekend.

A round-up of the phrases that reflect 2025 would not be complete without throwing in the Gen Alpha expression that, according to my kids: literally (figuratively) broke the internet. Meanwhile, a conversation that gained (some) momentum this year is impact investing – spurred on by the Finance Minister’s announcement in the 2025 budget of a R1 trillion commitment to infrastructure investments. Isn’t it crazy that the infrastructure/impact/sustainability conversation is nowhere near breaking the internet (despite it being literally (literally) the foundation of survival), but a nonsense line from a rapper’s song can become everyday language in the blink of an eye?

When it comes to impact investing, decision makers and asset owners can no longer afford to remain six-seven about their responsibilities. Listen to EBnet.Stream’s conversation with Karishma Bhoolia (Just Share) on the findings of their first Asset Manager Responsible Investment Benchmark Survey. And if you missed the live event, catch the recording of our latest EBnet In the Moment webinar on Sustainability Infrastructure and Impact here.

But how do we focus a deliberate intent? I couldn’t say it better than Thakane Mushonga (Old Mutual Corporate): It’s time to rethink what we’re measuring. Whilst Thakane is referencing an organisation’s EVP, it got me thinking about why trustees and management committees are not deliberately and loudly questioning their service providers around impact investing.

Perhaps we should pop that onto our resolutions for 2026? And we can keep you on track with EBnet’s three new podcast series. Register here to stay updated.

(PS six-seven: Comes from rapper Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot”. Kids and teens use it to express mild approval like “so-so”)

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