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Socially Responsible Investing: With More Attention Comes More Debate
Economic sanctions have often been a tool used by the US government in order to punish rogue (sorry, couldn’t think of anything else) regimes. Such has been the case when dealing with countries such as Iran, Myanmar and Zimbabwe. While the results have been mixed, the moral imperative has been quite clear. It is wrong […] More
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Strategically Aware Investing: Do We Really Need Another Acronym?
The world of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting is not always easy to navigate. It is heavily laden with definitions that often overlap, yet their users (or opponents) attempt to keep them distinct. I always thought this peculiar. If a company is concerned with reporting […] More
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CDFIs: Community Investing as Part of Your SRI Portfolio
Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) has become a nearly $3 trillion dollar industry in the United States. Investors in SRI use screening and shareholder advocacy to influence corporations to improve their environmental practices, social impact and governance issues. What I was surprised to find out was that community investing is the fastest growing area of SRI. […] More
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Inspired Economist: Pick of the Week
This column highlights the top economic stories of the week. Reports of the demise of the U.S. dollar may be premature. But when some of the world’s most powerful investors are warning of the currency’s decline, investors take notice. More on this story here. There are many cynics out there that critique and question the […] More