ESG
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Victorian Asylum’s Guide to the Modern Economy
A 19th-century asylum’s archives reveal a timeless link between economic distress and mental health, offering crucial lessons for modern finance and investing.
The Summers-Epstein Nexus: A Sobering Lesson in Reputational Risk for Finance and Leadership
Larry Summers’ suspension of teaching at Harvard amidst an Epstein probe offers a stark lesson on reputational risk for finance and business leaders.
The Summers-Epstein Probe: A High-Stakes Test of Integrity for Harvard and Global Finance
Harvard’s new probe into Larry Summers’ Epstein emails is a critical lesson in reputational risk, governance, and the evolving standards of accountability.
An Unprecedented Apology: What the White House-Hyundai Incident Reveals About the Future of US Investing
A White House apology to Hyundai over a supplier raid reveals a high-stakes balancing act between US law and its multi-billion dollar economic strategy.
The Wildcat Economy: What Rewilding Britain Teaches Us About High-Risk Investing and Systemic Change
The reintroduction of wildcats to the UK offers a powerful metaphor for finance, investing, and systemic risk in the modern economy.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why a Local Supermarket is a Blueprint for the Future of Finance and Investing
A local supermarket’s innovative model is more than charity; it’s a blueprint for the future of impact investing, finance, and sustainable economics.
Lula’s High-Wire Act: Balancing Brazil’s Climate Goals with a Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Bet
Brazil’s President Lula champions climate action while overseeing a massive oil expansion. Can this high-stakes economic paradox succeed?
The Unraveling of an Legacy: Lawrence Summers, Epstein, and the High Price of Association in Modern Finance
Lawrence Summers’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein offer a stark lesson on reputation risk, governance, and the high price of association in modern finance.
Beyond the Correction: Why a Product Listing Scandal at Shein and AliExpress Is a Major Red Flag for Investors
A minor news correction reveals major ESG risks in e-commerce, impacting investors, the stock market, and the future of online retail giants.
The Green Revolution on the Balance Sheet: How an Egyptian Startup is Redefining Energy, Economics, and Investing
An Egyptian green tech firm’s innovation highlights a new frontier for ESG investing, corporate finance, and the global push for a sustainable economy.
Beyond the Closet: Vinted’s Content Crisis and the Hidden Financial Risks of the Platform Economy
Vinted’s investigation in France over illicit content highlights deep financial and governance risks for investors in the booming platform economy.
The Canary in the Coal Mine: What a Struggling Food Bank Reveals About the Broader Economy
A local food bank’s crisis is a powerful economic indicator, revealing deep-seated financial pressures that investors and business leaders cannot ignore.