OECD Development News Alert – October 2017

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, Beyond GDP

Just released: Development Co-operation Report 2017 DATA FOR DEVELOPMENT Big data, satellite images, the Internet of Things …: the data revolution is transforming lives all over the world. And yet policy makers in developing countries still lack most of the basic data about people and their environment, which they need …

PCC Recognized as a “Best for the World” Fund

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Beyond GDP

PCC Fund Receives Best for the World Recognition The Patient Capital Collaborative Fund (PCC) ’13 fund has been named one of the 28 Best for the World Funds, setting the standard for measured, transparent impact. The PCC ‘13 fund, co-managed by Investors’ Circle and SustainVC, was ranked #2 for best overall Impact Business …

InfluenceMap responds to comments on “Corporate capture of the IMO”

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, Trendspotting, Beyond GDP

“Ethical Markets applauds the innovative research of Influence Map.  These responses show they are gaining traction!   ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” InfluenceMap’s response to comments on the report Corporate capture of the IMO Following the October 25th statement from the IMO Secretary-General and recent comments from key shipping trade associations on our report, InfluenceMap …

Green Economy Update – October 2017

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, Global Citizen, Greentech, Trendspotting, Beyond GDP

“Ethical Markets welcomes all this good news from our coalition partners at the Green Economy Coalition. Our Green Transition Scoreboard® 2017 report “Deepening Global Finance” is now a free download from www.ethicalmarkets.com   Enjoy !   ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” CONVENOR UPDATE  An update from Oliver Greenfield, GEC Convenor Is this the political champion we …

SolarCoin, a blockchain digital asset to enable the energy transition | Energy Innovation Academy

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Trendspotting, Beyond GDP

“Ethical Markets recommends this webinar!  We partner with Solar Coin and see it as the most sustainable and efficient of all cryptocurrencies, since it is backed by the most tangible real resource:  Green solar electricity!  I serve on its Advisory Board.      ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” WEBINAR COURSE (in real …

Redefining the Good life: SB ’17 Copenhagen

Jay OwenSustainability News, Beyond GDP

SustainAbility invites you to Sustainable Brands ’17 Copenhagen Brands must evolve from marketing to mattering to people. New societal aspirations are changing the landscape. Find the insight you need to proactively respond to your customers and drive better business results. WATCH THE VIDEO Tap into Cutting-Edge Knowledge & InsightsFind yourself …

Latest ESG and Impact Investing News!

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Beyond GDP

The TBLI Weekly ESG and Impact Investing News Published by Robert Rubinstein Read paper ? Latest ESG and Impact Investing News Here is a sampling of some breaking news that confirms ESG and Impact Investing is going mainstream. Islamic Finance for Development Shared by Abdulla M. Al Awar www­.islamicfinance­.com – Victoria Kwakwa …

Regulatory pressure increases as MiFID, IORP II loom

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Beyond GDP

“Ethical Markets is happy to see more reactions to MiFID II after my syndicated column on Just Means “Who’s Afraid of MiFID II?” (now at www.ethicalmarkets.com).   ~Hazel Henderson,  Editor” 1. How MiFID II could ‘accelerate’ long-term investing  2. Coal Pension Trustees hires Unilever CIO  3. Edwin Velzel appointed new PGGM …

Toward a sustainable economy

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, Beyond GDP

Executive Summary Investors, the public, and regulators must be informed and empowered to address the great challenges facing our companies, our country, and the world. Information and transparency are essential. The federal securities laws administered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have brought a level of transparency to U.S. …