Why pension funds are moving beyond stocks and bonds
Pension funds are shifting from traditional stocks and bonds to alternative investments like venture capital and private equity in an attempt to boost returns and reduce risk....
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Long live life on earth
February 16, 2026 • by Julia Binder in Equity • 9 min read • 
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Our pursuit of longer life cannot happen without a sustainable future for society and the planet. Julia Binder argues that we should target healthier lives for all, rather than for a few...
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In the footsteps of Frida: women and diversity in the world of art
July 24, 2024 in Equity • 12 min read
More women artists from diverse backgrounds, including Latin American, are fetching record prices at auction. Equitable representation in the art world is opening new markets, driving economic growth, and showing the way...
Making the world work for older people will be an intergenerational win-win
The world is on the verge of a longevity revolution, but we need to shift from viewing longer lifespans as an opportunity, not a burden. Managed positively and productively, this will reap...
Ringing the changes: Vodafone ‘insider' makes some tough calls as CEO
June 18, 2024 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Equity • 9 min read • 
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Margherita Della Valle tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how she is delivering radical change to reenergize Vodafone and paving the way for greater diversity in leadership...
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Where the heck are the women in tech? New ways to attract, develop, and retain female talentÂ
June 14, 2024 • by Sarah E. Toms in Equity • 8 min read
Tackling gender disparity in the tech industry has never been more important – or more urgent. Sarah Toms explores the benefits of a diverse workforce, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and...
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AI = Accountability + InclusionÂ
March 21, 2024 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Öykü Işık, Sarah E. Toms, Josefine van Zanten in Equity • 10 min read
Organizations must ensure they have a strategy for AI’s governance and ethical oversight. DE&I offers principles and practices that can inform decision-makers....
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