The State Treasurer is putting ESG in the political crosshairs by divesting from an asset manager based on its environmental and sustainable approach to investing. West Virginia’s Board of Treasury Investments, which manages $8 billion in state operating funds, has dropped BlackRock money market funds from its portfolio, citing concerns over the firm’s focus on…
Working from home ‘damaging Britain’s creative potential and economic wellbeing’ Bank of England’s chief economist says lockdown arrangements benefited some, but not all workers Working from home is damaging Britain’s creative potential and could harm personal wellbeing and the economy if it is maintained long after the coronavirus pandemic has receded, the Bank of England’s…
If we had a dollar for every time we read an article or attended a webinar that spoke about how the Coronavirus will change the world order, it is likely that we both would be able to retire by the end of this global pandemic and rapid economic decline. As two individuals who have been…
Bill Gates in Gates Notes: “The coronavirus pandemic pits all of humanity against the virus. The damage to health, wealth, and well-being has already been enormous. This is like a world war, except in this case, we’re all on the same side. Everyone can work together to learn about the disease and develop tools to…
If we take in right lessons from COVID-19, everyone can benefit from its outcomes. Once the pandemic subsides, the face masks will go, but there could be much good that nations and businesses can opt for. Dr. Nasser Saidi, Special to Gulf News As we speak, COVID-19, the grim reaper, is rampaging through the US…
Many of the world’s low- and middle-income countries are still in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the impact is already being felt. Health systems are strained in Ethiopia and Yemen; more medical staff are needed in countries such as Haiti and Mongolia. Millions of children can’t go to school in Pakistan and…
One of the most important factors of managing and growing a business through a crisis is a community to brainstorm with, learn from, and challenge you. Other founders will understand the challenges and may be able to share ideas that have worked for them. Here, we have compiled a summary of some key take-aways and…
