Customers, regulators, investors, and even employees are putting pressure on companies to be transparent and accountable. As a result, reducing risk and fostering growth depend on good corporate governance. The company secretary plays an important but frequently misunderstood role in any corporate governance framework.What you need to know about...
Investor interest in environmental, social, and governance issues has increased. Carbon emissions from air travel have also become a matter of particular concern because the airline industry is a substantial source of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Investors are increasingly expecting better data as well as greater proof that airlines and...
The world of finance is evolving as a result of distributed ledger technologies like blockchain.The transition to decentralised finance, or DeFi, is being driven by several technologies. DeFi is revolutionising the way financial institutions operate, particularly the way intermediaries work with different counterparties and apply smart contracts during securitization...
As private equity firms expand, they might need to think about outsourcing to increase operational savings, acquire specialised skills they might not have in-house, and expand their capabilities. Firms may be able to realise all these advantages and dedicate more time to what they do best—finding and concluding agreements...
Environmental, social, and governance issues are now a top concern for regulators as well as investors. The EU has concentrated on encouraging private investments in sustainable finance in recent years, starting with taxonomy regulation to more precisely identify sustainable activities. Additionally, it is establishing benchmarks for climate change and...
