Some critics are anti-ESG evangelists. Others have legitimate concerns. Advocates need to build the ESG case more robustly. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
Paul Bryant
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SPAC boom-bust
Some think SPACs fill a market void left by a deficient IPO system. Critics have called them a rip-off. Who’s right and what’s next? [The Review magazine, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
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Game on?
Retail investing is in the crosshairs of fintech ‘disruptors’ using techniques from online gaming and social media to ‘democratise’ investing. Intentions are good. Consequences can be disastrous. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment). Read the full article here…
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VC is collaborating to tackle ESG
VC was behind the curve when ESG investing ramped up dramatically in public markets in 2019. That’s all changed. [BVCA Journal, British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. Read the full article here]…
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Jurisdictions: time to update our view?
“Whether or not they realise it, some governments are actually driving the Golden Geese away, whereas others are actively attracting them with a soft landing” [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
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Negative interest rates: evolution not revolution
Close to seven years of negative rates throughout most of Europe offers lessons to be learnt. The UK is on notice to prepare. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
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Biodiversity and natural capital
Responsible investing is moving rapidly to its next level of sophistication. Leading investors are starting to make their investment decisions through the lens of nature. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, Read the full article here.]…
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Innovation accelerating in responsible finance
The rapid growth of ESG equity funds and green bonds often dominate responsible finance headlines. But under the surface, a plethora of innovations are emerging. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
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Taxing times
Even before the Covid-19 crisis, the personal tax landscape was facing an overhaul. Now, that’s almost guaranteed. Financial planners have a challenge and an opportunity ahead of them. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article …
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Can investors trust the media?
Investors are swamped with tips in newspapers, on television, and online, but are media pundits worth their salt? [Wealthsmiths, Sanlam. Read the full article here.]…