Nesta’s Lisa Barclay seeks returns on impact investing
Impact investor Lisa Barclay explains how Nesta is building a virtuous circle of investment in UK startups....
Are we headed for a perfect financial storm?
Heavy government borrowing and soaring AI investment are putting pressure on capital, while companies remain resilient. A sharp drop in profits, however, could trigger a global financial crisis....
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The power of holistic scholarships for India’s underprivileged girls
All-inclusive scholarships that offer mentorship, life skills coaching, and career development along with financial support can empower girls from underprivileged backgrounds to achieve financial independence and break an intergenerational cycle of poverty....
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The four governance trends that will impact investments in 2024
Didier Cossin, Chaired Professor of Governance and Finance and Founder and Director of the IMD Global Board Center, looks at how the governance of political, corporate, and non-market institutions and systems will...
Data, tech, and diversity will help most in directing more capital to climate change portfolios
December 8, 2023 in Finance • 6 min read • 
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Climate finance is the hottest topic on the table when it comes to doing something tangible about climate change. We urgently need to propagate the “hows” around investing in positive values....
After Credit Suisse, what next for UBS, Switzerland, and the Swiss Financial Centre?
IMD’s Peter Nathanial and INSEAD’s Ludo Van der Heyden discuss the questions that remain after the collapse of Credit Suisse and how the fallout will impact the Swiss Financial Centre....
Decoding the behavioral biases that influence venture capital funds
Beyond the number crunching, the decisions made by venture capital funds often depend on a complex and intricate mix of human behavior and psychological biases that can significantly influence the outcome of...
Insights into the world of Venture Capital
December 1, 2023 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Finance • 1 min read • Podcast available
In this new series from IMD and its Venture Asset Management Initiative, experts explore the dynamic realm of venture capital. Where innovation meets investment, and ideas transform into thriving enterprises....
Should you put your faith in engagement or divestment?
November 27, 2023 • by Michael Skapinker in Finance • 9 min read
The Church of England has moved away from engagement and sold its fossil fuel shares, but to whose benefit? The shares have most likely been bought by investors who care little about...
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Why Warren Buffett has bet on “bad” strategy in Japan’s comeback
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has identified five Japanese trading houses that he believes will profit from an improving economic outlook and a more shareholder-friendly regime in Japan. Patrick Reinmoeller explains the surprising...
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