ESG due diligence must contend with a slew of challenges. However, inadequately fast-tracking of it runs the risk of short-changing clients from much needed value added and risks negative impacts to stakeholders and the environment. … [Read more...] about ESG: Due Diligence in the Age of Social Distancing
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Recovering Economic Productivity During Pandemic Times
To manage the economic costs of the coronavirus pandemic, people must have the financial resources to comply with containment measures and a gradual reopening. The private financial system therefore plays a key role in the survival of economic productivity and employment. … [Read more...] about Recovering Economic Productivity During Pandemic Times
Three Ways to Support the Resilience of MSMEs to Overcome COVID-19
For MSMEs, the response to COVID-19 requires not only ensuring their survival in the short term, it also requires evaluating possible scenarios to align recovery efforts. For this, it is essential to strengthen their resilience. … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Support the Resilience of MSMEs to Overcome COVID-19
How the COVID-19 Crisis Can Change the Private Sector for the Better
This is one of the few moments in history when no individual or institution can stand on the sidelines. Let’s use this collective motion to push ourselves to innovate. … [Read more...] about How the COVID-19 Crisis Can Change the Private Sector for the Better
How to Leverage Green, Social and Sustainable Bonds in Our Region?
Multilateral development banks are playing a major role in the creation and expansion of a green, social and sustainable bond market, known as thematic bonds, in Latin America and the Caribbean. What should investors and clients expect from them? … [Read more...] about How to Leverage Green, Social and Sustainable Bonds in Our Region?