Category Archives: Risk

BP – The Cost of Ignoring Corporate Social Responsibility

  BP is an international oil company. By the end of 2007, BP had been divested by Socially Responsible Investors. Why is this important? So many people think that Social Responsible Investment is about doing good. The reality is that … Continue reading

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Nuclear Energy – A Responsible Investment?

“You can’t make money at that crap.” well ok Mr VP, why not? “There is no business case,” As he walked away, I thought to myself, I guess there is no point in bringing up energy subsidies which are hidden and … Continue reading

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BP – the cost of ignoring Corporate Social Responsibility

BP is an international oil company. By the end of 2007, BP had been divested by Socially Responsible Investors. Why is this important? So many people think that Social Responsible Investment is about doing good. The reality is that Social … Continue reading

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Global Risk 2015

The World Economic Forum Global Risk 2015 survey illustrated some very powerful concerns. The top concerns of respondents were: Interstate Conflicts Water Crises Failure of Climate Change Adaptations There is a sense that we are seeing more Interstate Conflicts and … Continue reading

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Capital Gains

Did you make money on an investment in 2014? You will be paying capital gains tax. So you have a few more days to manage your capital gains. Have a look at your portfolio. Have you lost money in the … Continue reading

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