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Hundreds of financial institutions are exposed to Russia, but we don't know to what extent. NurPhoto via Getty Images Remember Long-term capital management and AIG? I am on. LTCM imploded in 1998, largely…

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2022--CIM Group, a community-driven…

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Thursday, February 24, 2022 Fair Lending laws have been around for decades, but have come under greater scrutiny in recent months, in keeping with…

Operator Las Vegas Sands and its subsidiary Sands China, Ltd. won awards in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022, the group announced last Thursday. Sands was the only US-based casino and gaming company included in…

ESG investing is the talk of the town. Suddenly, many people who have money to invest want to be not only richer but also kinder to the planet. Unsurprisingly, investment options in so-called green businesses and projects are springing up…

Assets under management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds grew 2.5 times to $650 million in India in fiscal 2021 on an annual basis, a senior government official said on Friday. IT industry body Nasscom. Nasscom…

Henry Menkiti, COO, Asharami Energy, new Asharami Energy, an upstream company of the Sahara Group, achieved 2,000,000 working hours without loss of time (LTI) over 1085 days, surpassing the industry…

Start each business day with our analyzes of the most pressing developments affecting the markets today, along with a curated selection of our latest and most important news on the global economy. The coronavirus pandemic has created a…

For U.S. public companies, Election Day is held annually when common shareholders can vote on directors, executive compensation, and other business-related matters.But if you are an investor whose primary exposure to equities is through…

In recent years, and particularly after the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26, in Glasgow, private investors have seen a midwifery opportunity in developing countries' bumpy transition to net emissions. of…

What would you like to know Sustainable investing is integral to achieving a net zero world. The SEC could promulgate new disclosure rules by asset managers and public companies in 2022. In addition, global sustainability standards…

SAN DIEGO, December 17, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Robbins Geller rudman & Dowd LLP announces that buyers of securities of TMC, the metals company Inc. f / k / a Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: TMC; SOAC) between…

Iron Mountain has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ITRenew, a global provider of critical data center lifecycle management solutions. Upon closing, Iron Mountain will acquire 80 percent of the outstanding shares of…

When Cheryl Smith wanted to get involved in sustainable investing in the 1980s, there were few places she could go. The leader of the Century Green Balanced fund had been a professor of economics at the…

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Upstream acquisitions were among many aspects of the energy industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Last year was an anomaly, said Jake Plunk, CEO of Fleur de Lis Energy. “We were at $ 40 billion to $ 50…

The month of November 2021 focused us on a subject that is not only immediate but critical for the survival of future generations. If the challenges of climate change are not recognized and accepted, the consequences will…

One thing that has become clear during the debate on how to respond to climate change is that prioritizing profit over the environment, or ignoring social consequences, is not only morally unacceptable, it is is more and more difficult.…

Author: John Taishu Pitt, Georgetown UniversityWhile the US-led Bretton Woods institutions have supported infrastructure projects since the 1940s, there have been critical in recent years, that the United States has not adequately…

Unsecured investments in fossil fuels threaten the economy at large: letter Big banks risk failure reminiscent of 2008 financial crisis because of their continued investments in oil and gas development, which are at odds with commitments…

Facebook is aware of the real damage being propagated by its platforms and has ignored warnings from employees about the dangers, according to the Facebook Papers, a series of articles published by 17 US news outlets as of Friday.Earlier…

(Bloomberg) - As executives from JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank AG and other lenders prepare for the largest UN climate summit in six years, their companies continue to contribute to provide almost as much money…

NEW YORK & TORONTO & LONDRES & TOKYO, October 20, 2021- (BUSINESS WIRE) - BentallGreenOak (BGO) today announced that, in a consecutive streak of industry leadership now marking 11 years, its global real estate investment…

A battle has erupted between investors, environmentalists and banks over these promises. Some investors and environmentalists say they contain loopholes, and money has continued to flow from big banks to companies…

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ATLANTA - (BUSINESS WIRE) - October 7, 2021--CIM Group, a…

The Pandora Papers Investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), a Washington, DC-based newsroom and nonprofit journalist network, revealed that there are still safe havens for those seeking to hide…

Anyone who still believes that climate change is anything but fundamental in our financial lives should probably look away now.From commodity values ​​to current account choices and everything in…

German peer-to-peer lending platform Auxmoney has launched its first securitization deal, the proceeds of which will be used to boost financial inclusion. Approximately 30,000 loans with a total value of!-->!-->…

Mr. Dahl brings over 25 years of financial and operational expertise to the companyVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sep 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Billy Goat Brands Ltd. (the "Company" or "Billy Goat") (CSE: GOAT), a venture capital platform…

LOS ANGELES, September 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - via InvestorWire - Tingo inc. (OTCQB: IWBB) is a unique agro-fintech company providing, through Tingo Mobile in Nigeria, personal communications services…

Shareholders own public companies and appoint managers to lead them. It should make you feel pretty powerful. In theory!In reality, many business leaders behave as if they own the business and shareholders need to…

Companies contract or replace existing debts with loans whose interest rates rise or fall depending on their degree of compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, The Wall Street Journal…

Fund providers in sustainable investing are starting to provide hard numbers to back up their claims. The trend towards increased disclosure comes as sustainable investing experiences both rapid growth and increased scrutiny from…

We analyzed the numbers and found that these funds are exposed to certain risks that many investors might not expect. What type of risk do you assume as an ESG investor? The…

The Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) aims to promote “green” finance by improving sustainability reporting and environmental, social and governance (ESG) data sharing of listed companies. "As the…

This commentary was posted recently by fund managers, research firms and market newsletter writers and was edited by Barron's.Special commentWells fargoSeptember 16: Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chairman is expected to end in…

WILTON MANORS, Fla., September 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK: LFAP) (“LGBTQ Loyalty”) (“the Company”), a finance company focused…

Vanguard, which pioneered low-cost funds that passively track the stock market, plans to launch three new actively managed funds later this year, but they will only be available to clients of the company's advisory service, which charges…

NEW YORK - Sustainable investing has overtaken fashion to become one of Wall Street's most stable forces. In the two years to July, month after month, investors sent at least $ 1.5 billion to funds that claim to be socially…

CHICAGO, 25 August 2021 / PRNewswire / - For the 15the Year in a row, the Coors Light Líderes program helps Latino nonprofit leaders and volunteers conquer their mountains. Coors Light will help five remarkable Latin…

This is a guest article by Omid Malekan, an assistant professor at Columbia Business School, claiming that the energy argument against bitcoin is based on an entirely subjective interpretation of what constitutes valid…

The weight of capital flowing to environment, social and governance (ESG) assets over the past year has been stratospheric. According to Morningstar data, the growing demand for such investments during the year 2020 prompted!-->!-->…

Subscribe to The Financial Brand FREE by email!How many people can say they are setting up a bank - for the third time - in their early 60s in the hope of revolutionizing the financial industry? Kenneth LaRoe, Founder and CEO of…

HOUSTON - (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - CIM Group, a community-driven owner, operator, lender and developer of infrastructure and real estate, today announced that it has entered into a $ 135.85 million construction loan to Medistar…

A global securities watchdog plans to publish its first regulatory guidelines for companies that assess business environment, society and governance (ESG) performance.Global securities watchdog plans to release its first regulatory…

There is a growing interest in ESG funds in the Indian mutual fund industry.By Rajesh Narain GuptaThe perceived character of businesses as simple income-generating and lucrative entities is changing. The modern business ecosystem is…

The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is brightening, but a full small business recovery is going to take time, money and a concerted effort. And if this is a fair recovery that helps underfunded small businesses (those owned by…

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The internationally recognized sustainability rating agency MSCI has upgraded Sparebanken Vest to a AAA rating for its sustainability work. Sparebanken Vest is the only Norwegian bank to date that has achieved this top rating, placing…

Some banks around the world have responded to the pandemic by focusing on the health of employees and customers, the relief of payments and the immediate stabilization of businesses (preservation of capital, in particular).For most…

Law360 (June 11, 2021, 9:32 p.m. EDT) - The United States Securities and Exchange Commission plans to propose new rules on disclosure of board diversity and climate change this fall and to make proposals on ad hoc acquisition…

The pandemic, we often hear, forces us to rethink the economy. We leave one model behind: the small, austerity-obsessed state that outsources macroeconomic stability work to unelected central banks. Central banks, in turn, have worked…

Last year, the TSP decided to postpone the implementation of a previous decision to start using a larger index for the international stock I fund, following several actions by the Trump administration…

NEW YORK, May 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategies Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NHS) (the “Fund”) has announced a distribution statement of $ 0.0905 per common share. The…

NEW YORK, May 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Neuberger Berman MLP and Energy Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NML) (the “Fund”) has announced a distribution statement of $ 0.0148 per common share. The…

RESTON, Virginia., May 26, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. (Mason), a Reston, Virginia The registered investment advisory and financial planning firm is pleased to announce that Claudelle Géhy…

Climate change poses a serious risk to the financial system. Catastrophic impacts such as sea level rise and drought threaten critical supply chains, mortgages and infrastructure, and the increasingly shift to fossil fuels could…

Much of the demand is driven by millennials and Gen Z consumers, who are more than willing to spend on sustainable products that are also healthy.In 2020, plant-based retail sales in the United States hit $ 7 billion, up 27%…

With the rise of national climate commitments and the renewal of multilateralism, there is a unique opportunity to forge a global consensus on issues such as carbon pricing, green transition and sustainable finance.…

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) - Gold mining company Harmony Gold delivered another round of strong year-over-year operating results through the integration of AngloGold Ashanti's assets into its portfolio and at a price of l higher…

HOUSTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK)…

By Dieter Holger Amazon.com Inc. has issued its first sustainable bond, aiming to raise $ 1 billion to support environmental and social projects as investors demand more sustainable bonds to "green" their…

Savings and investment Over 200 ETFs and funds at launch, including 30 ESG funds and a pre-fabricated ESG portfolio.Image Source: Kim Felix Fomm / RaisinFintech Raisin takes another step to expand its offering in Germany, today…

Socially responsible investments that track factors such as environmental, social and governance principles have gained a lot of attention lately, and the category may start to compete with other traditional investments.IShares Americas…

The world's largest sustainable investment industry body wants pension funds to help catch up for Japan, which is slow to integrate environmental, social and governance factors into investment decision-making .Such investors, including…

Global law firm DLA Piper has partnered with Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading trade and investment platform for African markets, to support the development of ESG best practices in projects renewable energies in…

DALLAS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Kosmos Energy (NYSE / LSE: KOS) (“Kosmos” or the “Company”) today announced that it has completed the amendment and extension of…

MUMBAI: Capital markets regulator Sebi Chairman Ajay Tyagi on Thursday acknowledged systemic risk concerns raised by the RBI and the Financial Stability Board over a disconnect between financial markets and the real economy, but said that…