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A Beginner's Guide to the Passive Funds (ETF) : The Right Information for Financial Freedom

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 A Beginner's Guide to the Passive Funds (ETF) : The Right Information for Financial Freedom Throughout the world is full of different mind set people. There are countless people like us business savvy and There are people who have the Midas touch when it comes to anything related to finance. They can play the stock market, own numerous properties, and just seem like they can't lose when it comes to money. We strive to be like these individuals; however, we have no way of understanding what their secrets are. Many people think they are just lucky. But, nothing could be further from the truth. They live in a world that is different from our own. Well, through this book, we will expose you to their world as it relates to money by introducing you to the concept of investing. Believe it or not, people who are financially stable did not get there by accident. At least, not in most cases. They had to think about money in a different way and shift their mindsets to have th...

The Evolution of Sustainable Investments and Finance

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 The Evolution of Sustainable Investments and Finance   Over the last decade, socially responsible investments (SRIs) have become paramount to both professionals and academics. In the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2007-8, practitioners have become much more involved in new financial models that integrate returns and positive social and environmental impacts. The authors argue that previous irresponsible financial models are anachronistic, and propose a new relationship between stakeholder and shareholder. Starting from the mainstreaming of SRI, this book recovers the social function of banks and the innovative role of crowdfunding and venture capital models. The book offers a unified perspective for firm and funder, making it a timely and invaluable read for scholars and practitioners interested in sustainable development and social impact finance.