Investing in a rapidly changing world - abrdn

For a business to be successful, it must increasingly justify its existence beyond the bottom line.

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It must demonstrate the purpose and value it brings to the world on top of the money it makes for shareholders. Those who fail to do so risk being left behind….

According to the 2020 World Economic Forum Global risks report, the challenges the world now faces are substantially different from a decade ago. In 2010, respondents – with the fallout from the global financial crisis still ringing in their ears – were primarily concerned about economic risks.

This year, however, environmental concerns dominate the list:

  • what does this dramatic shift mean for investors?
  • And how should we as an industry respond?

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