Financial Markets And Corporate Social Responsibility

Financial markets are the driving force behind the world; they determine the actions of companies and the wealth of billions. Each day they go up and down dependant on numerous factors, however, whether social, environmental or sustainability issues (hereafter all will be referred to generically as social issues) are included in those factors is still … Read more

How pensions are funded

What are pensions In 1889 Germany started guaranteeing its elders payment for their old age. In those days the state paid a monthly stipend to citizens over the age of 65.  Since average lifespan in those days was 40-50 years, there were very few beneficieries and pensions were not a significant outlay for national treasuries. … Read more