The domain of socially conscious investors and asset managers continues to expand. In the last five years, assets under management (AuM) of environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related funds or ESG-principled investing experienced 25 percent growth. In 2019, these investments account for around US$31 trillion, or 30 percent of total AuM globally. Rise of responsible investment…

Compressed margins, the pressure for increased digitization and unsustainable cost structures are just some of the challenges facing capital markets firms today. In fact, more than one-third of their costs are spent on indirect value-add activities. If left unchecked, these challenges will start to impact a firm’s business and economic model. The good news is…