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Jeffrey Phlegar: A CEO with a Full Plate, an Open Mind — and a Commitment to ESG Integration
MacKay Shields chairman and chief executive Jeffrey Phlegar leads development and execution of the firm’s strategic direction — and holds overall responsibility for the boutique’s $144bn global business. In his capacity as steward to the portfolios entrusted to his care,
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Head of ESG Client Strategies, North America at Invesco – Glen K Yelton: ESG is Important for the Planet and For Us
Glen K Yelton is a leader in ESG with more than 20 years of experience in sustainable investing. Yelton joined Invesco in 2019 as head of ESG client strategies for North America, and is currently based in Atlanta. He works
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British Virgin Islands Rise to Top of Financial Services Industry with BVI Finance CEO Elise Donovan
As the voice of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) financial services industry, BVI Finance and its CEO Elise Donovan, are responsible for championing, promoting and educating audiences around the world about the attributes and advantages of the BVI as a
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Lord Waverley: A New Chapter for the UK and a Meeting Place for the World
With the EU agreement now in place, the United Kingdom has the chance to develop a strategy that addresses the ambitions and goals of the country at large. The halcyon days of yesteryear have not diminished but do need to
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UniCredit: Driving Social Change Through Banking
UniCredit is among the pioneers in the field of social impact banking, using it to drive its commitment to building a more inclusive society. UniCredit’s Social Impact Banking (SIB) provides impact and inclusive finance to foster sustainable developement and social
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The First Days: The Need for Speed in US Politics
In his inauguration speech, President Joe Biden called US democracy precious and fragile: “And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.” The statement made for a stirring moment and afforded a sigh of relief after the events of January
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Electronic Trading Came to the Fore in 2020, and Avelacom is Well-placed to Ease the Transition to Automation Technologies
The hold of electronic trading substantially tightened in world’s capital markets in 2020 as participants shifted en masse from voice-trading in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Avelacom, an authorised service provider of connectivity and infrastructure solutions for the world’s exchanges,
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Out with the Old: President Biden Sets to Work, COVID Top Priority
Freshly installed in the Oval Office, the 46th president of the United States immediately set to work reversing a slew of his predecessor’s orders and decisions. In a matter of minutes, Joe Biden’s first acts renewed the country’s membership of
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Former President Promises to Return in ‘Some Form’
Just four hours before Joe Biden took the oath of office, outgoing US president Donald Trump crossed the White House South Lawn for the last time to be whisked away by Marine One on the first leg of a journey
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EY Argentina: Argentina Amends Promotional Tax System for Knowledge-Based Firms
With technology disrupting business models in various sectors of the global economy, Argentina has finally introduced tax incentives for knowledge-based industries. Law number 27,506 was first published in the Official Bulletin on June 10, 2019, and established the promotional regime
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