Wilson Chan

At every sustainability conference we attend it’s the same old problem we keep hearing. Businesses are loathe to allocate the necessary budget and resources to ESG and in particular sustainability efforts. The universal question seems to be: how can businesses incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into business strategy if investors, shareholders, executives and … Read more

A few decades ago, a Harvard Business School academic made a big impact on management thinking. His name was Michael Porter, and his book on competitive strategy has gone through many iterations since he published it, including application to entire nations. His book asked managers to address a full range of questions to be plugged … Read more

With the increasing focus on ESG, more organizations, including banks, have started incorporating ESG considerations into their investment decisions. One of the leading investment banks, Goldman Sachs, is seen to be one of the leaders in its field. Here we take a look at the Goldman Sachs ESG report and the bank’s expectations for integrating … Read more

The phrase “reputational damage” has come to mean something very different in the last few years. And with good reason. Today, anyone can see who is tied to a company by reading comments on their social media accounts, visiting their website, or listening to what they have to say about that company on podcasts or … Read more

Companies that are able to successfully implement an effective ESG strategy will see benefits across their organization. This includes both financial and social rewards. The good news is that investing time in establishing a solid ESG strategy is not difficult or expensive. There are, however, several factors that must be considered in order to have … Read more

The competitive landscape can be brutal, and staying current with how your business is perceived by the market can be a challenge. If you operate in a fast-paced, highly-competitive sector or have an intense price war on your hands, then staying ahead of your competitors is vital. As an organization, staying abreast of change can … Read more

AI-assisted trading is a strategy that has gained a lot of traction in the last couple of years, particularly as a way to improve trading decisions. Technological advancements are making it easier than ever before to make serious money through trading. That said, trading markets have never been so competitive, and AI-assisted trading is one … Read more

In an era of transparency and accountability, investors, issuers, and the broader capital markets are demanding more from companies they invest in. In order to meet this demand, companies are turning to ESG reports as a way to disclose environmental and social risks that could have a negative impact on their business. More than 90 … Read more

In this article, we will answer the question – what is reputational risk? Reputational risk is a specific type of risk that affects your organisation’s image and how others perceive it. Whether you’re just starting out or leading an established company, you’ll inevitably come across situations where your company will put its brand at risk. … Read more