Financial sector
The practices of banks, private equity funds, insurers and other financial actors may seem complex and elusive. Yet they profoundly affect people’s lives and the global economy. And not just during periods of crisis. Inequality, poverty eradication, jobs, housing and even climate change are all related to how the financial sector functions and is regulated. The lack of proper oversight, prudent regulation, and transparency in the sector continues to put the economy, people and societies at unnecessary risk. SOMO examines how the financial sector functions and analyses the social and environmental effects of financial sector practices, rules and legislation, and the way in which decisions about the sector are made. We advocate for a new financial system that is not only financially stable, but also enables societies and economies to develop in an equitable, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable way.
Overview of articles
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European Commission’s proposal for financial markets lacks teethPosted in category:NewsPublished on:
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Dutch Bilateral Investment Treaties Published on:Roos van OsPosted in category:PublicationRoos van Os
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“Liberalisation limits regulation that stabilises financial markets”Posted in category:NewsPublished on:
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Seven steps to make banks sustainable in 2011 Published on:Myriam Vander StichelePosted in category:PublicationMyriam Vander Stichele
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ING – Selected CSR issues in 2010 Published on:Posted in category:Publication
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Myriam Vander StichelePosted in category:PublicationMyriam Vander Stichele
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Banking Sector Liberalisation in Uganda Published on:Myriam Vander StichelePosted in category:PublicationMyriam Vander Stichele
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Radioactive Revenues Published on:Joseph Wilde-RamsingPosted in category:PublicationJoseph Wilde-Ramsing
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Myriam Vander StichelePosted in category:PublicationMyriam Vander Stichele