Key Points Larry Fink shares his optimistic outlook for the future, emphasizing adaptability and innovation. Climate risk is affecting investment decisions, leading to a growing demand for sustainable investments. Fink highlights the importance of company culture and long-term stakeholder focus during COVID-19. Long-term thinking is challenged by the rise of populism and short-term reactions. Fink describes himself as a short-term … Read More

Key Points 2020 has brought increased awareness of systemic climate risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the heightened interest in ESG investing. Severe wildfires, hurricanes, and floods have become more frequent, indicating the immediate impact of climate change on the environment. California, a major economy, has seen a significant portion of its land devastated by wildfires, highlighting the economic … Read More

Key Points Networking remains a vital tool that can be learned and honed, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Genuine connections are essential in networking and can be established by asking questions, showing curiosity, and finding common interests. Using platforms like LinkedIn can provide valuable insights into a person’s interests and can help in steering the conversation during … Read More

Gender lens investing and women in leadership (WIL) experienced eventful third quarter. Gender lens equity funds showed modest positive returns and outperformed companies with higher WIL metrics. Assets under management for gender lens global equity funds increased to $2.03 billion, with the United States leading in allocations. Q3 saw important strides for women in financial services leadership, but women still … Read More

Key Points Alpha Investment Management demonstrated outstanding commercial success over the past decade, experiencing significant growth in assets, workforce, and ownership. The shift in Alpha’s culture story can be traced back to 2004 when the tensions between the older and younger generations within the firm led to a defining shift. Alpha’s successful cultural evolution can be attributed to its commitment … Read More

The value of analyst recommendations is a topic of debate in the investment community. – Analyst recommendations can impact stock prices in the short term. – Investors should use analyst recommendations as just one of many factors when making investment decisions. The debate over the value of analyst recommendations in the investment community continues to be a hot topic. While … Read More