Past distinctions between ‘society’ and ‘the market’ are blurred in ways that present new challenges. Customers, employees, and investors raise an increasingly loud voice, insisting that firms and their leaders take concrete steps towards alleviating social tensions and imbalances – both those predating and those exacerbated throughout the Covid-pandemic.
Observations
Apr 17, 2023In a recent report, Marsh New Zealand and the Institute of Directors identified risks that could drive a "reset" in the directors' and officers' (D&O) insurance market.
Observations
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Aug 29, 2022In a recent piece, McKinsey addresses common criticisms of the current focus on environmental, societal and governance concerns (ESG), arguing that many miss the point of the effort entirely. Criticisms of ESG largely fall into four categories: it is a distraction, it is too difficult, it is not measurable, and it is not predictive of financial performance.
Compendium
May 15, 2022by Gillian Tett
Compendium
May 15, 2022
