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.]…
Sector Insights
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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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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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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.]…
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Fifty shades of green
Disparate investment and regulatory approaches towards environmental, social and governance investing are ramping up complexity for investment managers and advisers. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
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How algorithmic trading impacts investing
Algorithmic trading has reduced costs and made investment decisions more sophisticated. But repeated flash crashes highlight the dangers. Markets and regulators haven’t found the balance yet. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
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Will financial regulation catch up with big tech?
As big tech companies expand into financial services, bank bosses have been calling for them to be regulated more robustly. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…