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South Korea’s largest conglomerate Samsung’s de facto leader Lee Jae-yong made headlines last month by announcing that he would not pass on managerial rights to his children.

Influenced by state legislation as well as the efforts of institutional investors and other diversity advocates, companies have been adding more diverse directors to their boards than ever before.

The novel coronavirus pandemic has intensified investors’ focus on ESG practices as the outbreak has disrupted global supply chains and affected human capital management practices. This is building on what was already a growing interest among investors in ESG issues, as reflected in shareholder proposals and investment patterns over the last few years.

The novel coronavirus pandemic has intensified investors’ focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG), as the outbreak disrupted global supply chains and affected human capital management practices.

Most big companies have set goals for incremental improvements — 25 percent of this by 2025, 30 percent reduction in that by 2030. It won’t be enough to actually solve climate change — and it won’t be enough to satisfy rapidly shifting consumer expectations.

Virtualisation, alongside the increasing use of data and digital functionality and services, is vital to future-proofing the family office. This has never been more apparent than now, when advisers must manage complex relationships remotely, and at a time when investors everywhere face significant challenges, says Yaela Shamberg.