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Can Index Funds Be a Force for Sustainable Capitalism?

Harvard Business Review

These two trends may seem separate—or, some people believe, incompatible—but together I believe they have the power to improve finance’s role in the world. Before explaining how these collaborations can help, it’s important to note that we observe them already in several industries, spanning mining to technology.

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What It Will Take to Fix HR

Harvard Business Review

Those conditions elevated the work of the finance function to the point that, today, the CFO helps to set the course of business, advancing an organization’s growth and improving its competitive position by identifying and resolving key financial constraints. Finance Human resources'

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7 Charts Show How Political Affiliation Shapes U.S. Boards

Harvard Business Review

Both Republicans and Democrats say the most effective board committee is audit/finance. Meanwhile, Democrats place greater importance on technology expertise and risk management. Participants were asked to provide an open-ended response to the question, “What is your primary political party affiliation?”