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Institutional Investors
We asked more than 110 investors how they plan for the unexpected. Here’s what we found out
From climate change, water security and demographic shifts to geopolitics, low and negative real long-term interest rates and technological evolution: institutional investors must respond...
Institutional Investors
Investors must travel a winding road to net-zero. Here's a map
For institutional investors, the path to net zero can be tricky – but it is navigable. Here are 3 areas for investors to consider as they make this journey.
Humanitarian Action
How improved data could boost humanitarian investment
Research shows that better data could help unlock the finance to meet spiking need and bridge a multi-billion-dollar gap in humanitarian aid.
The Davos Agenda 2021
How climate change can be addressed through executive compensation
One of the best tools in prompting leaders to address climate change and make organizations more sustainable is via compensation and incentive programs.
International Trade and Investment
A focus on foreign investment can drive our recovery from COVID-19
Interest in FDI is still strong - and investment promotion agencies around the world are demonstrating their criticality as we begin to recover from COVID-19.
Private Investors
How can impact investors balance the green energy equation?
Renewable energy sources all carry some cost to the environment - which is why impact investors must seek to strike the right balance in their activities.
Healthy Futures
Health is an asset - and it needs long-term investment
Long-term investors are negatively affected by the effects of poor heath - but they can play a role in fostering healthier lifestyles, too. Here's how.
COVID-19
3 lessons public market investors can learn from private equity
Many of the tactics used by PE firms can help investors engage in more active ownership amid the shift towards stakeholder capitalism.
COVID-19
How to tackle the world's biggest challenges and pursue a return
Institutional investors are increasingly addressing climate change and other risks, without sacrificing expected returns.
COVID-19
Foreign investment is drying up thanks to COVID-19. But there may be a silver lining
Post-crisis winners will be governments that move quickly to attract foreign investors once economies reopen, rather than remain over-cautious.
Sustainable Development
Sustainable investment continues to gain momentum
Growing numbers of institutional investors are incorporating environmental, social and governance considerations into their investment criteria.
Institutional Investors
Tips for investor engagement in emerging markets
Emerging markets are on the rise, but diversifying into them brings new challenges.
Corporate Governance
Accelerating impact – five lessons in five years
Practical insights to help companies fulfil their obligation to create positive social and environmental impact.
Development Finance
SDG500: the fund kickstarting sustainable investment
The SDGs could be worth $12 trillion, but they've been slow to attract finance. SDG500 is a new multistakeholder investment initiative to change that.
Private Investors
A win-win strategy for private equity deals
What if transactions were based on shared goals? Sellers would retain a stake and select a buyer based on their view of the new owner’s ability increase the value of the business.