Expanding the Legacy
Expanding the Legacy
There is a name for that. Sportswashing, or the leveraging of an athletic event to embellish a reputation tainted by scandal or controversy. The term was coined in 2015 to describe attempts by the Azerbaijan government to divert attention from its human rights record with the hosting of the first-ever...
Admittedly, public speaking did not come easy to Mr Buffett – aka the Oracle of Omaha. He repeatedly confessed to ‘great trepidation’ when it came to addressing gatherings during his time at college. Taking a Dale Carnegie course changed that for the better. In fact, Mr Buffett’s diploma from the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People is the only plaque displayed at the Omaha office from where he rules the Berkshire Hathaway business empire.
Whilst financial markets globally have undergone substantial stress and change, an increasing number of mainstream investors see ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration as a way to improve their long-term financial performance and to respond to increased client demand for sustainable investments. This trend offers companies opportunities to attract long-term investors whilst, at the same time, reduce shareholder turnover by aligning their investment strategy with the real needs of their business and laying down the foundation for a sustainable future. Asset owners see ESG integration as an opportunity to generate long-term performance while fulfilling their fiduciary obligations, whilst investment managers see it as a way to improve risk management in the financial performance of their investment portfolio.
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