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Guy Spier - The boundaries of ethical value investing

This webinar was recorded in September 2023

I don’t want to participate in companies that don’t build civilisation

Guy Spier, Author and Investor

1hr, 04m, 30s - 1 CPD (Unstructured) - Auto-tracked CPD available to members when logged in.

Guy Spier, Author and Investor explains why he has changed his approach from maximising profits to investing with purpose. Using the example of the coal industry, he outlines his reasons for why he believes he should invest more ethically - even if it isn’t as profitable. Discover: 

  • Why Guy passed on profitable investments because of doubts over the companies’ ethics 
  • How policy and regulation is creating huge contrasts between supply and demand 
  • How investing and engaging with companies can help to incentivise transition for companies 
  • Some ideas and strategies that Guy is considering that you could incorporate into your strategy 

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