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Private Capital to Reduce Plastic Waste
The two plastic collection and recycling projects in Ghana and Indonesia over the next ten years are expected to collect approximately 230,000 tons of plastic waste out of which 180,000 tons will be recycled.
LAPF’s - what have they really done for us?
There is no trade-off between investing for a purpose and investing for a financial return, the two are very much interlinked.
What DC schemes did yesterday, may not be right for today
The Bank of England may face additional challenges with the recent increase in oil prices say the World Gold Council.
Navigating volatility; the challenge for DB pension schemes
Which commodity has outperformed most broad based portfolio components over the past 2 decades?
CalSTRS Takes Aim at Corporate Boards Over Climate Disclosure
Former CIO of CalSTRS & speaker at #RAOtheAmericas Chris Ailman may be gone, but his legacy continues! Effective collaboration is essential to achieve optimal outcomes.
The UK’s National Wealth Fund: A Guiding Beacon or a Lost Mirage?
‘Let the NWF become an intergenerational beacon of the UK’s resilience and future growth.‘ A thoughtful report by the IFSWF. But is everyone paying attention?
SFDR Revisions: Fueling Asset Manager Regulatory Fatigue
The challenges highlight the significant hurdles faced by small and medium-sized asset managers in complying with SFDR. Addressing these issues requires a combination of regulatory flexibility, industry collaboration, and technological innovation.
Financing the Olympics: Not impossible, but expensive
Mission impossible? In many instances, the games have failed to deliver on their projected economic boons, leaving host cities with debt and defunct facilities.
Pension Fund Accuses KKR of $500 Million Payday with No Value to Investors
If the pension fund is successful, it could encourage other pension funds to bring similar lawsuits against private equity firms. This could lead to class action litigation, increasing pressure on the industry to adhere to higher standards of conduct.
Boots, Buses, Air NZ, Lying & thelittleloop
In a groundbreaking move, the Welsh government has committed to make lying illegal for members and candidates of the Senedd. Isn’t it already asks Giles Gibbons?
AI in Europe: A Growing Investment Opportunity?
AI can seem a blurry vision to some but by staying updated on the latest developments, investors can capitalize on the growing opportunities in the European AI market. And some are. Read on.
UK Economy Outperforms G7 Peers Amidst Catch-Up Recovery
Sending hopes Heaven wards? Or pie in the Sky? Rachel Reeves, the first female UK Chancellor in the newly elected Labour Government, will make her first big statement in the house about hopes, dreams & deliverables.
What a gender gap looks like in reality…..
So, apart from wringing hands, what can be done to reduce the gender gap in entrepreneurship?
Proposed Law Mandates Independent Review of Government Budgets
This proposed review would identify potential problems, such as unrealistic revenue projections or wasteful expenditures, before the budget is finalized.
Streamlining Nature-Based Solutions for Businesses
New Nature-Based Solution Project Matching Tool to Enhance Impact in Crowded ESG Market
Beyond Buzzwords: How Diversity and Inclusion Drive Financial Success
Diverse teams are better positioned to understand global markets and cultural nuances, opening doors to new business opportunities and market expansion.
What value do Independent Trustees add?
With 4 Independant Trustees taking part in #RAOEurope24, it’s fair to ask why?
Climate Concerns Take Center Stage: Central Banks Eye Economic Impact
National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI): According to their data, weather and climate disasters cost the world an estimated $2.86 trillion from 2000 to 2019, averaging around $143 billion annually. While this data is a few years old, it gives a ballpark figure. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/
Cognitive decline; one size does not fit all
Ultimately, a healthy political environment should contribute to the overall well-being of society, not detract from it.
Green skies overhead?!
The success of this endeavor could pave the way for a more sustainable aviation industry, leaving a smaller footprint on our planet's precious atmosphere.