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Norvestor: A Sustainable Long-Term Value Proposition in Private Equity
The disclosure of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices by private equity funds has been associated with a 4.9 percent increase in the net IRR (internal rate of return). That is the conclusion of a London Business School research paper.
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Kathrein Privatbank: It’s Been a Tough Year All Round, But There Are Strategies to Cope
Austria’s Kathrein Privatbank has managed to deliver for its clients through active portfolio management — and an emphasis on sustainability. Wilhelm Celeda, CEO of Austria’s Kathrein Privatbank, agrees with the international assessment: 2022 was a particularly challenging year for investors.
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The Fine Art of Listening Has Not Been Forgotten at Byblos Bank Europe
Byblos Bank Europe keeps ears, eyes, and options open to focus on the opportunity that lies in challenge. Digital advances have made global networking a reality, and Byblos Bank Europe (BBE) has embraced the advantages and possibilities of that —
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BBE Chief Victor van der Kwast Uses Life Experience to Guide His Hand in Finance
Victor van der Kwast’s long career could be seen as leading to this place, this time, and this role: chief executive Byblos Bank Europe. It’s his most recent contributions to the banking industry; he was appointed to the role in
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Forward You — Celebrating the Difference!
Forward You has been revolutionising investment products since 1983. FWU — Forward You — is an international company in the financial-services sector, founded in 1983 in Germany by Dr Manfred Dirrheimer. Headquartered in Munich, FWU is now an established player
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Specialist Multi-Manager Architas: Responsible Investing Comes First
Architas was launched in the UK in 2008 — and now operates in 13 countries across Europe and Asia, with €28.6bn in AUM. Architas is a long-term, global multi-manager providing investment and advisory services across risk profiles. Its aim is
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IFC’s Alfonso García Mora: On the Frontlines of Climate Change and War
To mitigate the harmful effects of climate change requires the mobilisation of trillions of dollars. IFC Regional Vice-President for Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean Alfonso García Mora is encouraged by the outcome of COP27 where it was decided –
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Lord Waverley: New Thinking in the UK
New Thinking in the UK, Commonwealth Advantage and the Electronic Trade Documents Bill Whilst it is undeniable that we are all going through challenging times in the UK, there is recognition in certain quarters that we cannot carry on in
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KBC Keeps Moving to Maintain its Lead
‘Sustainability is no longer just a PowerPoint presentation, but an integral component of our business at KBC…’ Belgium’s KBC Group may not be Europe’s largest bank — 18th by market capitalisation — it is considered one of the most financially
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Gender Holds Secrets for Effective Treatments
Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha, co-founder and pro-bono CEO of the Women’s Brain Project, wins the prestigious Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Switzerland 2022 for precision medicine. The Women’s Brain Project (WBP) is thrilled with CEO Antonella Santuccione Chadha’s victory in
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