The diamond, the Buddha and the violin, Stronger public-private co-operation needed to boost ESG investment
Wednesday 23 December 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.52.3
Commentary: The diamond, Buddha and violin
By Danae Kyriakopoulou in London
What do the world’s largest pink diamond, a 17th century Stradivarius violin and a gold sculpture of the Buddha from the Yuan dynasty have in common? Aside from being highly valuable objects both in artistic and monetary terms, they all share an unlikely owner: a central bank. Central banks’ art collections are usually for enjoyment, rather than investment. Many do not have investment policies and few sell their art. But art collections can be a tool in central banks’ quest to manage expectations for openness.
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Video: Co-operation needed to boost ESG investment
Covid-19 has dramatically shifted how policy-makers and investors view sustainability and climate change, particularly with regards to energy. In partnership with the British Embassy in Madrid and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, OMFIF convenes a panel discussion on the latest investment trends, opportunities and challenges in renewable energy.
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