What Will A Vaccine Mean For The Global Economy And Financial Markets?
What Will A Vaccine Mean For The Global Economy And Financial Markets?
The EU’s Record-Breaking Social Bonds Issue & The Labeled Bond Market
The EU’s Record-Breaking Social Bonds Issue & The Labeled Bond Market The European Union’s inaugural social bonds issue set a global demand record in October – the multi-billion-euro, two-part offer was nearly 14 times oversubscribed. Some observers hailed this success as a testament to the strength of the sustainable finance market, while others
Neobanks & PayTech Firms Struggle With Compliance & Service As Times Get Tough
Neobanks & PayTech Firms Struggle With Compliance & Service As Times Get Tough Digital challenger banks and PayTech firms have had a difficult year. The Wirecard accounting scandal and bankruptcy damaged investor appetite for this previously popular corner of FinTech and, as the pandemic-led recession has ravaged economies, customer complaints and compliance issues
How Are Financial Services Firms Broadening Their Talent Pools?
How Are Financial Services Firms Broadening Their Talent Pools? Industries worldwide are experiencing unprecedented change as digital transformation and new economic realities shake up the world of work. For sectors like financial services and technology, which rely on skilled employees, finding the right people is a growing challenge – and likely to become
What Impact Has The Pandemic Had On Corporate Learning?
What Impact Has The Pandemic Had On Corporate Learning? Industries worldwide are experiencing unprecedented change as digital transformation and new economic realities shake up the world of work. For sectors like financial services and technology, which rely on skilled employees, finding the right people is a growing challenge – and likely to become
What Are The Core Skills Gaps Facing The Financial Industry?
What Are The Core Skills Gaps Facing the Financial Industry? Industries worldwide are experiencing unprecedented change as digital transformation and new economic realities shake up the world of work. For sectors like financial services and technology, which rely on skilled employees, finding the right people is a growing challenge – and likely to
The Importance of Executive Leadership in SRI
The Importance of Executive Leadership in SRI The importance of leaders during times of crisis cannot be understated. When it comes to sustainability initiatives and SRI, the spotlight is on both governments and corporate leaders. How to make businesses more sustainable is a contentious issue. This article will explore the impact
Big Four Accounting Firms Enter The ESG Reporting Fray
Big Four Accounting Firms Enter The ESG Reporting Fray Companies’ attempts to transition to a more socially responsible, sustainable model have long been plagued by the challenge of measuring progress. With no universal reporting formats, businesses have struggled to monitor their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. There have been various attempts at
Sustainable Investing: 3 Primary Drivers for ESG Investments
Sustainable Investing: 3 Primary Drivers for ESG Investments The practice of ESG investing began in the 1960s when investors chose to exclude stocks or entire industries from their portfolios based on business activities such as tobacco production. Today, it is growing fast both among institutional and retail investors that prioritize ethical considerations and alignment with