Why consistency matters November 24, 2021 Despite an eventful decade that has proved unsettling for markets, The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust has consistently outperformed its benchmark by looking through the noise and sticking to its tried and tested investment process. In this article, Neil Hermon, Portfolio Manager of the Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust, explores moments that have defined the [...]
Three reasons why your strategy isn’t working November 18, 2021 Why is it that while all firms have strategies, some are more successful than others? Certain firms do have a first-mover advantage in offering services and products to their customers and extracting value that competitors cannot. Others are able to reinvent themselves in a way that competitors are unable to match. Whatever the approach taken, [...]
Pathways to progression through socio-economic inclusion November 16, 2021 DiverCity® Podcast · Pathways to Progression through Socio-Economic Inclusion Reshaping the makeup of corporate leadership will help instil a culture of progression Socio-economic diversity seems to garner little specific attention as an element of corporate strategy, with the makeup of financial institutions rarely reflecting the wider public. Yasmine Chinwala, OBE, is a partner at capital [...]
Tulipshare: the revolutionary activist investment platform November 16, 2021 Becoming an activist investor has never been easier. Founded by Antoine Argouges, Tulipshare is an online investment platform which uses shareholder activism to create change within large corporations. Our platform allows you to invest in companies, for as little as £1. We keep you updated throughout your investment process and give regular updates on the [...]
‘It’s a pivotal time’ November 16, 2021 Interview with Simon Kenyon, Group Ambassador for London, Lloyds Banking Group Taking the pulse of London’s financial health is not easy: for every business that’s thriving, or at least showing ‘bouncebackability’ from the pandemic, there are others struggling to keep the wolf from the door. But the economic pulse is beating a little faster inside the [...]
A bank to bridge the gap November 12, 2021 Eleven months after the announcement of a new national infrastructure bank it made its first investment. Can this new institution follow the success of its predecessor the Green Investment Bank and have a real impact on a green future. Our Green Finance Forum panel discusses. Level up On October 25th this year, the UK National [...]
Business cannot afford to ignore disabled people November 11, 2021 DiverCity® Podcast · SPECIAL EPISODE – Disability: Champions, Challenges, and Change In discussions around diversity and inclusion, disability is too often the forgotten dimension. But post-Covid, with debate evolving about organisational structures and working models, it is time for businesses to make themselves truly accessible to disabled people. Sophie Christiansen and Christiane Link joined the [...]
How can your company reach net zero by 2030? November 11, 2021 Aon has stated that it will reach net zero by 2030, but the company will also play a significant role in helping its clients achieve similar ambitions. As public figures from Greta Thunberg to Sir David Attenborough have reminded us at Cop26 this week, we all have a part to play in tackling the climate [...]
Targeting globally comparable disclosure standards November 11, 2021 Companies and consumers are increasingly looking beyond climate change as they consider wider environmental social and governance issues. A supportive regulatory foundation therefore is needed to help the financial sector to respond effectively. It’s not only ethically minded consumers that want to know the source and environmental and human impact of products that they buy, but [...]
Climate change: How insurance and analytics can help to increase global resilience November 9, 2021 Climate change is set to touch every part of our lives – from the food we eat to how we heat our homes. But it’s also going to have a transformative effect on businesses, perhaps no more so than within the insurance industry. With climate change creating more extreme weather events, the world is becoming [...]