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Reports About Financial Services

We found 6 Reports on this topic; most recently published at the top.

Reporting on Environmental, Social, and Governance Consideration in the Private Equity Sector

Private equity firms are facing increasing scrutiny and greater demand for transparency from investors and stakeholders at large. To secure long-term success, the private equity sector needs to adopt a more transparent and open approach to demonstrating how it contributes to social and economic welfare. Read more →

Posted: August 27, 2012 | Topics: Financial Services, Governance & Accountability, Reporting & Communications | Download (PDF)

Trends in ESG Integration in Investments: Summary of the Latest Research and Recommendations to Attract Long-Term Investors

As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration in mainstream investments continues to grow, listed companies have real opportunities to attract desired long-term investors by enhancing and communicating about their ESG performance. Read more →

Posted: August 20, 2012 | Topics: Financial Services, Strategy & Integration | Download (PDF)

Socioeconomic Impacts of Wireless Technology

The rapid adoption of smart phones, machine-to-machine communications, and other wireless technologies are creating exciting opportunities to improve our lives. Read more →

Posted: May 10, 2012 | Topics: Community Engagement & Development, Financial Services, Health Care, Information & Communications Technology | Download (PDF)

Adapting to Climate Change: A Guide for the Financial Services Industry

This primer on climate change adaptation in the financial services (FS) industry summarizes how FS companies are reporting on climate change risks and opportunities. Key risks and opportunities include disruption to owned assets and operations, investment portfolio exposure, and investor and public confidence. The brief outlines current and emerging best practices and guidance for FS companies on how to develop a proactive approach to climate change adaptation, and makes recommendations. Read more →

Posted: September 12, 2011 | Topics: Climate Change, Financial Services, Strategy & Integration | Download (PDF)

Financial Inclusion in the Supply Chain

Approximately 2.5 billion of the world’s adults do not use formal financial services to save or borrow money. About 90 percent of them live in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Without access to formal financial institutions, people must rely on their own funds or risky informal services that charge excessive fees to invest in their health and welfare and that of their families. Read more →

Posted: August 2, 2011 | Topics: Economic Development, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Financial Services, Strategy & Integration | Download (PDF)

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