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The Rise and Rise of ESG, from Investment and Worker Safety to the Ethics of the Defence Industry
‘Immediate actions — necessary to mitigate losses from catastrophic events like the war in Ukraine and the pandemic — should be distinguished from the steps that are necessary to preserve a company’s long-term value.’ In April 2013, the concrete roof
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Green is the New Gold: Sustainability Takes Centre Stage in the Middle East
Digitalisation is a key part in the puzzle to unlock value — and save the planet at the same time. Just as the digital revolution transformed how we live and work, sustainability is driving new value and growth, permeating everything
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Cybersecurity Heroes: Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Geek
This is the story of John Moran, who has channeled problem-solving, lifesaving and protection skills gained as a police officer, firefighter, EMT, and Homeland Security Task Force member into his role as technical leader for Tufin – The Security Policy
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Lord Waverley: Central Asian Region Revealed in All its Glory, Mystery, and History
Lord Waverley negotiated Memoranda of Understanding with each of the five parliaments of Central Asia, and was the architect of the Aktau Declaration on Joint Actions. In this first segment of a two-part series, he presents a unique insight into
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Otaviano Canuto: Going Around the Bend? Assessing the Phillips Curve May Be of Help
Unemployment and wage rates are theoretically linked, and may hold a key to our immediate economic future. Current global stagflation may evolve to become a soft landing, a sharp downturn, or a deep recession. It will all depend on how
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Film Review – Blonde: Is Marilyn Biopic a Bombshell … or a Bust?
“Monroe is more than a sex symbol in new film”, one headlined review of Blonde declares. That must be why actress Ana de Armas spends half of the movie wearing no clothes. Director Andrew Dominik is so passionate about teaching
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Women’s Brain Project: Campaign Raises Awareness of Migraine on Women’s Careers
Migraine is the leading reason for lost work days for people under 50 — and women are three times more likely than men to suffer from the disorder. The neurological condition comes with a barrage of debilitating symptoms including pain,
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Death to Debt! The People and Organisations Saying ‘No to Owe’ — and Picking Up the Tab for Us
Consumer and family debt are millstones that can — sometimes — be removed… Debt is a modern reality for countries, companies and households, but — according to historian Louis Hyman — consumer debt is a relatively new phenomenon. Hyman links
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UNCDF: COP27 Pledges Biodiversity Finance to Boost Climate-Change Resilience
Forests, coral reefs and populations most at-risk come into focus at 2022 summit in Egypt. “From the beginning, this conference has been driven by two overriding themes: justice and ambition.” These were the words of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
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Obituary: Vale Pier Luigi Ferrari – The Man and his Legacy
By Alberto & Francesco Ferrari The passing of our father, Pier Luigi Ferrari, President of First Marine Insurance, has been marked by condolences and messages from his friends and peers. “He was a monumental person in the P&I (Protection and
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