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Measuring impact wins public trust and is good for the bottom line
January 22, 2024 • by Sonja Haut in Finance • 11 min read
Impact metrics are not just about keeping regulators and investors happy, they can help unearth new pockets of value for companies, from talent and brand appeal to efficiency and innovation....
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A fresh start is needed after the misadventures of venture capital
January 22, 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Finance • 8 min read
The venture capital model has failed far too many smaller firms seeking the funds to grow but, argues Jerry Davis, there is a better way....
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Blended finance: how investors can do good without taking too big a risk
January 17, 2024 • by Maximilian Martin in Finance • 10 min read
Blended finance has the power to unleash the capital needed to drive progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals....
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When it comes to working capital, don’t dig yourself into a hole
January 12, 2024 • by Salvatore Cantale, Marc Woodfield in Finance • 8 min read
Companies figuring out how to respond to the shock of higher borrowing costs must beware of three common misconceptions....
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Why shareholder engagement is a great investment in all our futures
January 11, 2024 • by Kristin Hull in Finance • 8 min read
Activist investors have the power to direct the corporate world to embrace positive change. Kristin Hull offers a four-step guide to effective engagement....
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....
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