Virtue in Finance
Subtitle: Assessing Whether Financial Professionals Serve Society
Publisher: University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Published: 2020
Language: eng
Number of pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9781108473132
Subjects: Finance
Description: "Since the Global Financial Crisis, a surge of interest in the use of finance as a tool to address social and economic problems suggests the potential for a generational shift in how the finance industry operates and is perceived. JC de Swaan seeks to channel the forces of well-intentioned finance professionals to improve finance from within and help restore its focus on serving society. Drawing from inspiring individuals in the field, de Swaan proposes a framework for pursuing a viable career in finance while benefiting society and upholding humanistic values. In doing so, he challenges traditional concepts of success in the industry. This will also engage readers outside of finance who are concerned about the industry's impact on society"--