Financial Times: Victims of financial crime suffer psychological shocks
The impact of financial crimes goes well beyond the monetary shock for those affected, according to a new study which calls for a regulatory overhaul and better support for the victims. “Financial fraud is a blight on our economy, on…
A greener Scotland: Cambridge Judge fellow named chair of green taskforce
Cambridge Judge Fellow David Pitt-Watson is named Chair of a new Scottish Taskforce for Green and Sustainable Financial Services. David Pitt-Watson, a Fellow (Finance) at Cambridge Judge Business School, has been named Chair of a new Scottish Taskforce for Green…
Financial Times: Why aren’t we trying to create a financial sector for all?
David Pitt-Watson, Research Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School, is quoted in the Financial Times article. We are “simply not having [the] debate about the purpose of the finance industry”, says David Pitt-Watson, who teaches the subject at Cambridge. “Part…
Sustainable accounting
David Pitt-Watson, who has been Pembroke Visiting Professor of Finance and Visiting Fellow at Cambridge Judge, talks about a campaign to stop companies benefiting from 'stranded assets' that unduly inflate profits. by David Pitt-Watson Most people, most governments, and indeed…
Market Watch: Opinion: Queen Elizabeth and the future of US retirement reform
A research paper on private pension systems co-authored by David Pitt-Watson, Research Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School, is featured in Market Watch. The report “outlines the benefits and the pitfalls of a collective defined contribution retirement plan with a…
Responsible Investor: Why accounting really matters for climate change, and what you need to know about it
David Pitt-Watson, Research Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School, writes about a new accounting approach which is compatible with climate sustainability. “Investors have been clear that they want the companies they own to commit to a business model which is…
Forbes: Properly done financial audits are a powerful tool for addressing climate change
“The reason companies invest in climate-destroying assets is because they look profitable," comments Cambridge Judge Business School's Visiting Fellow David Pitt-Watson, in the Forbes article discussing financial auditing as a tool for addressing climate change. Read the full article [forbes.com]…
Bloomberg: Investors call for climate disclosures in company accounts
David Pitt-Watson, research fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School, comments on the call for corporate reporting to reflect climate-related risks. “Many companies in all sorts of industries are going to have to revalue their assets so that they are sustainable,”…
Purposeful economics
Andy Haldane, Chief Economist of the Bank of England, was the guest speaker at the 'Purpose of Finance' series of the Master of Finance (MFin) programme at Cambridge Judge Business School. Andy Haldane, Chief Economist of the Bank of England,…
Financial Times: Asset managers ‘have something to hide’ from pension trustees
David Pitt-Watson, Visiting Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School, comments on pension fee transparency and says that independent governance committees (IGCs) set up to ensure workplace pension savers receive value for money are ineffective. David comments: “It is really important…