The NSFM slideshow see pdf version [click here] has been prepared by the NSFM as a lively communication tool that can be used by its members and others to share the Network’s latest thinking on how to make financial markets more sustainable. Against the backdrop of an unprecendented crisis of confidence in market mechanisms, it identifies some of the structural issues in the way financial markets operate and offers pragmatic guidance on potential areas for reform.

Launched in Melbourne on 24-25 September 2008 at the International Responsible Investment Conference convened by RIAA, the slideshow has already made a timely contribution to the debate at a time when the industry needs a fundamental re-think. Click here to see a video of the presentation. It aims to encourage further discussions amongst investment practitioners and academics and hopes to spur the active participation of long-term investors in the forthcoming regulatory debates.

Although this slideshow has been primarly designed for NSFM members, individuals who are actively engaged in this field are welcome to use it to reach out to more audiences. Please read the “License to Present” conditions and return the completed “License to Present Application” to Cecile Churet at cecilechuret@gmail.com. Any comments/questions are also welcome.

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The UK based Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published a paper examining the causes of the financial crisis and what needs to happen. Coming from an accountant’s perspective, this is a valuable new contribution to the debate. The project was led by NSFP participant Paul Moxey (Head of Corporate Governance and Risk Management, ACCA) and other NSFM participants (including Adrian Berendt, Michael Mainelli and Raj Thamotheram) helped in its production.

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The NSFM has submitted the attached comments to the OECD in response to its public consultation on guidelines for pension fund governance.

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