> Return to the #101 Newsletter Factiva is a powerful international news database that gives access to premium content from 200 countries in 32 languages. It includes data from over 30,000 sources, including newspapers, newswires, industry publications, websites, and company reports. Users have access to both local insight and global perspectives on companies, industries and financial markets. Major news and business sources are also included, such as the Wall Street Journal…
#101 October 2023
Gapminder
> Return to the #101 Newsletter Ready to shatter your misconceptions? Gapminder is a valuable tool for dispelling common misconceptions about global trends. By using reliable data, Gapminder helps people understand the truth behind key global developments and trends. Through extensive testing, Gapminder has revealed widespread misunderstandings, and its mission is to combat ignorance with accurate, easy-to-understand facts. As a non-profit foundation based in Stockholm, Sweden, Gapminder is dedicated to promoting…
Consumer Lifestyles
> Return to the #101 Newsletter Are you interested in understanding the state of the market and exploring future opportunities? Go to Passport, click on the “Consumers” tab in the horizontal navigation menu, and then select “Lifestyles”. In the “Explore Analysis” section, use the filters to define your search criteria, such as reports by industry, category, geography, or type. You will find in-depth analyses on megatrends, consumer values and behaviors, and…
Bank Risk-Taking from a Portfolio Perspective
> Return to the #101 Newsletter The study of three distinct aspects of bank risk-taking from a novel portfolio perspective is the focus of Juan Gorostiaga‘s recently defended doctoral dissertation. The author highlights the importance of pre-existing exposure in shaping banks’ risk management incentives and its connection to two key issues: the rise in bank concentration and the extent of government guarantees coverage. These findings have significant implications for bank lending…
ESG in Business
> Return to the #101 Newsletter ESG, which stands for environmental, social, and governance, is a growing trend in the business world. Companies are increasingly using ESG factors to define success and build long-term value for their stakeholders, in response to growing concerns among employees, customers, investors, and communities about the impact of business on society and the environment. Although progress has been made in standardizing and quantifying measures of companies’…