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Loose Canons and Apocalypse Now: Unveiling the Ethics in the Fiduciary Ethic

Posted on 16 August 2013 by Marcy Murninghan

Second in a Series: Time to Talk About the Public Interest The TakeAway: This essay posits that the idea of fiduciary duty, with its legal and economic constructs, rests upon on a foundation spanning centuries of insights and wisdom about … Continue reading →

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Time to Talk About the Public Interest

Posted on 13 August 2013 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: Current global activity about “materiality” and “multiple capitals” seek to embed environmental, social, and governance considerations within corporate and investor commitments to accountability and sustainability. But they’re the latest iteration of an ancient ethic waiting to be reborn. … Continue reading →

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Rotten Culture: What Others Are Saying

Posted on 9 July 2012 by Marcy Murninghan

Please note: this is a supplement to “Diamonds and Rust: The Need for Ethical Climate Change in Banking“, posted 9 July 2012 If you don’t understand what all the Libor fuss is about, here are some exemplary explainers and commentaries. … Continue reading →

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Notable News Roundup & Recommended Reading

Posted on 8 October 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: Proxy access, human rights, and ethics among important topics of the week—plus, 2 books on improving performance. Lots of news that’s fit to print this week, but we didn’t have room—so before the long Columbus Day weekend here … Continue reading →

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