Japan is the new darling of global investors – Is it warranted?
This article explores the rise of activist shareholders and the market reforms that are increasing the attractiveness of Japan for foreign investors as they look beyond China...
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Soft power, hard results: Making the case for active ownership
The climate transition won’t happen from the sidelines. Active investors must step into the conversation, ask better questions, and hold capital to a higher standard. ...
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Beyond grants: how financial innovation is reshaping humanitarian aid
As governments and foundations struggle to bridge a $42 billion aid gap, could new funding models provide answers to global humanitarian crises? A new report, Humanitarian Impact Finance: Instruments & Approaches, sheds...
Redefining wealth management: How family offices can lead the charge in responsible investing
Family offices are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through impact investing by leveraging their wealth, influence, and values to create a legacy that transcends financial returns....
Museum of art that exhibits appetite for risk and innovation
August 30, 2024 • by Adam Levine in Finance • 6 min read
The Toledo Museum of Art takes a novel approach to bringing art to the masses, unusual in a sector dominated by conservative thinking....
The beginner’s guide to starting an art collection
August 14, 2024 • by Magnus Resch in Finance • 8 min read
Bestselling author and art market expert Magnus Resch shares insights that every collector should consider before making their first purchase....
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August 9, 2024 • by Howard H. Yu, Jialu Shan, Alexandre Sonderegger , Lawrence Tempel in Finance • 7 min read
Singapore-based DBS bank was being shaken by nimble competitors from China, and it needed to change fast. But CEO Piyush Gupta knew that blowing a fortune on the latest technology was not...
Digital sustainability: It pays to be a leader, not a laggardÂ
July 17, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Evangelos Syrigos in Finance • 13 min read
Companies that excel in both digital and sustainable transformation attract a stock market premium, according to research. So, how do you tap into that value?...
Will activists bring the curtain down on corporate arts funding?Â
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A rise in climate change protests against leading arts institutions spells trouble for the future of corporate sponsorship. Companies and cultural organizations must learn to manage the risks....
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