Sustainability reporting not a feel-good affair
Companies are under increasing pressure from investors, shareholders, lenders and other stakeholders to account for their environmental, social and governance performance.…read more…
How capital markets can help sustainable financing agenda
An estimated $4 trillion in annual investment is required for developing countries to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 according to the World Bank. Most green investments are financed through pure equity and bank credit….read more…
Listing on bourse the next rite of passage for family business
Family businesses dominate the landscape across the world and are a vibrant contributor to the economy. In 2019, a survey by Asoko Insight found that a significant number of family-owned businesses in Kenya earn revenues in excess of $50 million per annum and are spread across industries. …read more…
Why company boards must now lead from the future
Directors of companies are increasingly getting challenged by investors and other stakeholders to be proactive in evaluating competitive threats, opportunities and understanding disruptive market trends such as environmental and societal concerns…read more…
Using sustainability financial reporting to attract investors
Listed companies are required to publish annual audited financial reports and interim unaudited financial reports prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Investors rely on the financial reports to get a glimpse of the financial performance and fundamentals of the companies.…read more…