With the arrival of Covid-19, the vast majority of us have been working from home for the past few months. 

Clive Hale, Chief Strategist of Albemarle Street Partners, looks under the hat of global markets 

In recent months the UK government has made one of the great strategic investments. Arguably by accident as a response to extraordinary events. As the Treasury begins work on tackling the looming corporate debt crisis, it only needs to look as far as the Future Fund and its offer of matched funding, that if not repaid will convert into a share of the business, to find the solution. 

500 Startups, the most active global early-stage venture capital firm,  released survey findings that reveal how more than 100 founders view environmental, social, and governance policies in light of recent events. The survey found that for the majority of founders who do not currently have ESG policies in place, recent events, namely the Black Lives Matter movement, have made such founders want to implement ESG policies and practices relating to diversity and inclusion. 

James Murdoch looks discusses Good Governance and how it relates to the number and role of Directors

Covid-19 has disrupted every aspect of human life. This global threat has spurred us to reconsider priorities and heightened the importance of social justice and preservation of the planet. But if it is to be the catalyst that drives change towards a more sustainable world, what role will governments, companies and individuals be required to play? NN IP identifies new ‘unknowns’ that responsible investors will increasingly need to take into account in their decision-making.

"Whilst the virus continues to worsen in the US, we believe that despite improving economic data markets will struggle."

Post-2008 financial crisis, internet technologies and crowdsourcing both evolved to allow companies to easily raise funds from their network and community for the first time. The power and value of the crowd have only increased since then, helping businesses grow quickly and sustainably while reaching entirely new audiences.

One year ago last week the UK’s 2050 net zero target was announced. Mike Jackson, Entrepreneur Success Director, Tech Nation comments: “The UK’s cleantech sector offers a unique opportunity to help the UK meet its 2050 net zero target. But to deliver a meaningful impact to whole sectors and drive a green economy, cleantech businesses must be supported to grow and scale in order to increase their supply of ‘green’ solutions.

In the world of work, the effects of social measures that governments are being forced to take have proven to be incredibly challenging for businesses and employees. However, for many business leaders around the world, they are now starting to turn their attention to the potential long-term implications of the pandemic on the next era of work.

Matt Weston, Managing Director of Robert Half UK, comments on the UK employment market. 

Growing fears of a no-deal Brexit will prompt investors to move assets overseas, says deVere.