Member Views

ESG and Dispute Resolution: Fighting for Greener Ways

BWC member Daniela Bassan, partner at Stewart McKelvey, argues that it's "crucial for litigators to actively advocate for ESG outcomes as an integral part of their dispute resolution practices" and by "incorporating ESG considerations into their legal strategies".

It’s Time For A Post-Putin Economic Plan

BWC member Harry Broadman writes that the Russian population and leadership must "demonstrate ex ante they have the will and the stamina to tackle both the complex challenges and opportunities" and "those on the outside... must be on the same wavelength."

Lessons from the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact

BWC member Hung Tran writes for the Atlantic Council that the results of the Paris summit "show that it is useful to maintain pressure on governments and international organizations to deliver on their pledges and commitments to various initiatives, as well as to agree to new ones to help DLICs."

More Balance Needed in Biden’s International Economic Policy Vision

BWC member Mark Sobel writes "Biden... merits praise for raising legitimate and hard questions about the global economy’s functioning and unfair practices" but "does not pay sufficient regard to US economic strengths and the benefits of globalisation."

Diane Jaffee

Lastly this week we also recognize new member Diane Jaffee, The TWC Group managing director.

She has over thirty years of experience working in the asset management industry.

We appreciate her support for our work and mission, and we look forward to her engagement!

Sanjeev Gupta

This week we also recognize new member Sanjeev Gupta, head of financial services of Africa Finance Corporation.

He is responsible for treasury, trade finance, syndication, country relations, and advisory lines of business within AFC.

Sanjeev has over thirty years of experience in investment management, private equity and corporate finance. His forte has been to blend together global and indigenous corporates, financial investors, and governments to develop commercially viable businesses and development models that leave a sustainable impact on emerging economies.

Samaila Zubairu

This week we recognize new member Samaila Zubairu, president and CEO of Africa Finance Corporation.

A champion for African value capture, job creation, and industrialization, Samaila has corralled billions of dollars into transformative infrastructure over three decades of leadership.

How Does the World Bank Spend Its Climate Money?

BWC member Scott Morris and colleagues at the Center for Global Development have found that the World Bank "has a climate portfolio skewed toward mitigation" and say it's important to "apply more scrutiny to how the World Bank is spending climate money and not simply how it is raising it."

Hilary Till

Lastly this week we would like to welcome new member Hilary Till, principal at Premia Capital Management.

Hilary is a statistician with expertise in programming, modeling, and artificial intelligence. Her professional experiences span all the major asset classes, including fixed income, equities, commodities, foreign exchange, and alternative investments.

Antonio DeLorenzo

This week we would like to also welcome new member Antonio DeLorenzo, product consultant at IDB Lab at the Inter-American Development Bank.

He is the former head of ING Labs Asia and the former director of policy and advocacy at Swift, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.

We appreciate his support for our work and mission, and we look forward to his engagement!