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The Power of Clicks, Likes, and Shares: Promote the Right Kind of Financial Content

Not all financial content creators on social media are created equal. A broad differentiation can be made between influencers, knowledge sharers, and aspiring thought leaders.

Beyond Intention: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Require Action

How did PNC integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) factors into its practices?

Webinar: ESG Integration in the Americas

CFA Institute and the Principles for Responsible Investment recently recorded a webinar to discuss their findings on the Integration of ESG data in the fixed income world in the Americas. A replay of the webinar… READ MORE ›

What Is Next for Keppel Corporation in the Aftermath of the Bribery Scandal?

Organizations need to understand what drives behavior and work to instill a true ethical mindset in their leaders and employees.

Ethics in Practice: Raising Capital with Digital Assets? Case for Week of 5 February

Different ways of doing business and paying for it are evolving in all industries, particularly in finance. But are there ethical or professional conduct concerns that need to be considered?

Corporate Reporting: Enabling a Long-Term Orientation in Investment Analysis

Several publications have exhorted regulatory authorities to craft policy interventions that incentivize a long-term analytical orientation of companies’ disclosures.

Ethics in Practice: Just Protecting Client’s Assets. Case for Week of 29 January

An ethical dilemma can sneak up on you, even when you are diligently taking care of your clients. So, practicing ethical decision making is essential for when those times come along.

Ethics in Practice: Side Job in a Comedy Club is Fine, Right? Case for Week of 22 January

Ethical dilemmas can crop up in so many different scenarios, even ones that seem unrelated to our daily professional work. This week’s case explores one such scenario.

MiFID II: Seizing the Opportunity

Investment firms that seize the opportunity created by the European Union’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) can create a much stronger value proposition for clients, writes Colin McLean, FSIP.

Where Are Fees and Expenses Not Costs?

In the often-alternative world of alternative investing, says Preston McSwain.